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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,206.90, 338,395.49 and 137,776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,206.90, 338,395.49 and 137,776.60 is: 190,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,206.90 : 338,395.49 = 137,776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,206.90/338,395.49 = 137,776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,206.90x = 338,395.49 × 137,776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,206.90x = 46,622,980,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622,980,067.53/245,206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,137.31

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