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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,274.03, 338,486.73 and 137,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,274.03, 338,486.73 and 137,841.93 is: 190,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,274.03 : 338,486.73 = 137,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,274.03/338,486.73 = 137,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,274.03x = 338,486.73 × 137,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,274.03x = 46,657,664,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657,664,142.59/245,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,226.68

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