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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,312.79, 338,541.24 and 137,882.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,312.79, 338,541.24 and 137,882.49 is: 190,283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,312.79 : 338,541.24 = 137,882.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,312.79/338,541.24 = 137,882.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,312.79x = 338,541.24 × 137,882.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,312.79x = 46,678,909,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678,909,138.89/245,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,283.23

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