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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,259.48, 338,488.14 and 137,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,259.48, 338,488.14 and 137,834.04 is: 190,227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,259.48 : 338,488.14 = 137,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,259.48/338,488.14 = 137,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,259.48x = 338,488.14 × 137,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,259.48x = 46,655,187,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655,187,828.29/245,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,227.87

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