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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,240.16, 338,437.44 and 137,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,240.16, 338,437.44 and 137,803.74 is: 190,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,240.16 : 338,437.44 = 137,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,240.16/338,437.44 = 137,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,240.16x = 338,437.44 × 137,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,240.16x = 46,637,944,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,637,944,988.03/245,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,172.54

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