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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,198.34, 338,382.50 and 137,766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,198.34, 338,382.50 and 137,766.29 is: 190,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,198.34 : 338,382.50 = 137,766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,198.34/338,382.50 = 137,766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,198.34x = 338,382.50 × 137,766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,198.34x = 46,617,699,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617,699,245.18/245,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,122.41

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