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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,222.18, 338,436.84 and 137,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,222.18, 338,436.84 and 137,789.88 is: 190,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,222.18 : 338,436.84 = 137,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,222.18/338,436.84 = 137,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,222.18x = 338,436.84 × 137,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,222.18x = 46,633,171,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,633,171,571.18/245,222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,167.02

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