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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,305.52, 338,549.66 and 136,420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,305.52, 338,549.66 and 136,420.70 is: 188,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,305.52 : 338,549.66 = 136,420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,305.52/338,549.66 = 136,420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,305.52x = 338,549.66 × 136,420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,305.52x = 46,185,179,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185,179,227.11/245,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,276.16

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