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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,263.30, 338,461.58 and 137,831.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,263.30, 338,461.58 and 137,831.02 is: 190,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,263.30 : 338,461.58 = 137,831.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,263.30/338,461.58 = 137,831.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,263.30x = 338,461.58 × 137,831.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,263.30x = 46,650,504,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,650,504,802.21/245,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,205.81

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