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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,308.79, 338,535.71 and 137,878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,308.79, 338,535.71 and 137,878.49 is: 190,277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,308.79 : 338,535.71 = 137,878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,308.79/338,535.71 = 137,878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,308.79x = 338,535.71 × 137,878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,308.79x = 46,676,790,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,676,790,123.81/245,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,277.69

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