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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,332.24, 338,558.70 and 136,434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,332.24, 338,558.70 and 136,434.21 is: 188,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,332.24 : 338,558.70 = 136,434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,332.24/338,558.70 = 136,434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,332.24x = 338,558.70 × 136,434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,332.24x = 46,190,988,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,190,988,867.87/245,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,279.32

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