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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,214.15, 338,405.49 and 137,783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,214.15, 338,405.49 and 137,783.85 is: 190,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,214.15 : 338,405.49 = 137,783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,214.15/338,405.49 = 137,783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,214.15x = 338,405.49 × 137,783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,214.15x = 46,626,811,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626,811,273.34/245,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,147.31

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