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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,241.16, 338,438.82 and 137,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,241.16, 338,438.82 and 137,804.74 is: 190,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,241.16 : 338,438.82 = 137,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,241.16/338,438.82 = 137,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,241.16x = 338,438.82 × 137,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,241.16x = 46,638,473,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638,473,596.01/245,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,173.92

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