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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,277.62, 338,511.17 and 136,392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,277.62, 338,511.17 and 136,392.81 is: 188,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,277.62 : 338,511.17 = 136,392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,277.62/338,511.17 = 136,392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,277.62x = 338,511.17 × 136,392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,277.62x = 46,170,489,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170,489,010.72/245,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,237.68

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