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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,273.79, 338,505.89 and 136,388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,273.79, 338,505.89 and 136,388.98 is: 188,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,273.79 : 338,505.89 = 136,388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,273.79/338,505.89 = 136,388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,273.79x = 338,505.89 × 136,388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,273.79x = 46,168,472,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,168,472,802.28/245,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,232.40

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