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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,271.03, 338,504.27 and 137,838.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,271.03, 338,504.27 and 137,838.75 is: 190,234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,271.03 : 338,504.27 = 137,838.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,271.03/338,504.27 = 137,838.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,271.03x = 338,504.27 × 137,838.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,271.03x = 46,659,004,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659,004,757.27/245,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,234.47

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