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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,196.96, 338,372.09 and 137,766.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,196.96, 338,372.09 and 137,766.93 is: 190,118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,196.96 : 338,372.09 = 137,766.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,196.96/338,372.09 = 137,766.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,196.96x = 338,372.09 × 137,766.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,196.96x = 46,616,484,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,616,484,036.98/245,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,118.52

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