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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,304.02, 338,547.59 and 136,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,304.02, 338,547.59 and 136,419.20 is: 188,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,304.02 : 338,547.59 = 136,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,304.02/338,547.59 = 136,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,304.02x = 338,547.59 × 136,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,304.02x = 46,184,389,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184,389,014.89/245,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,274.09

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