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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,212.57, 338,392.24 and 136,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,212.57, 338,392.24 and 136,316.17 is: 188,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,212.57 : 338,392.24 = 136,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,212.57/338,392.24 = 136,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,212.57x = 338,392.24 × 136,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,212.57x = 46,128,334,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,128,334,114.52/245,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,115.70

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