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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,337.80, 338,602.02 and 137,916.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,337.80, 338,602.02 and 137,916.68 is: 190,345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,337.80 : 338,602.02 = 137,916.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,337.80/338,602.02 = 137,916.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,337.80x = 338,602.02 × 137,916.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,337.80x = 46,698,866,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698,866,439.69/245,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,345.17

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