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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,251.24, 338,455.62 and 137,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,251.24, 338,455.62 and 137,823.40 is: 190,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,251.24 : 338,455.62 = 137,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,251.24/338,455.62 = 137,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,251.24x = 338,455.62 × 137,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,251.24x = 46,647,104,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,647,104,297.51/245,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,201.30

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