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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,318.41, 338,549 and 137,888.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,318.41, 338,549 and 137,888.11 is: 190,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,318.41 : 338,549 = 137,888.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,318.41/338,549 = 137,888.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,318.41x = 338,549 × 137,888.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,318.41x = 46,681,881,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,681,881,752.39/245,318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,290.98

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