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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,335.80, 338,599.26 and 137,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,335.80, 338,599.26 and 137,914.68 is: 190,342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,335.80 : 338,599.26 = 137,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,335.80/338,599.26 = 137,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,335.80x = 338,599.26 × 137,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,335.80x = 46,697,808,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697,808,591.14/245,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,342.41

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