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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,257.21, 338,450.43 and 137,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,257.21, 338,450.43 and 137,825.70 is: 190,196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,257.21 : 338,450.43 = 137,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,257.21/338,450.43 = 137,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,257.21x = 338,450.43 × 137,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,257.21x = 46,647,167,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,647,167,430.05/245,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,196.93

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