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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,332.80, 338,595.12 and 137,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,332.80, 338,595.12 and 137,911.68 is: 190,338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,332.80 : 338,595.12 = 137,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,332.80/338,595.12 = 137,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,332.80x = 338,595.12 × 137,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,332.80x = 46,696,221,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,696,221,839.00/245,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,338.27

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