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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,337.74, 338,601.94 and 137,916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,337.74, 338,601.94 and 137,916.62 is: 190,345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,337.74 : 338,601.94 = 137,916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,337.74/338,601.94 = 137,916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,337.74x = 338,601.94 × 137,916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,337.74x = 46,698,834,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698,834,400.66/245,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,345.09

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