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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,309.40, 338,522.94 and 136,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,309.40, 338,522.94 and 136,409.40 is: 188,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,309.40 : 338,522.94 = 136,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,309.40/338,522.94 = 136,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,309.40x = 338,522.94 × 136,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,309.40x = 46,177,711,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,177,711,131.64/245,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,242.73

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