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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,338.24, 338,602.63 and 137,917.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,338.24, 338,602.63 and 137,917.12 is: 190,345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,338.24 : 338,602.63 = 137,917.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,338.24/338,602.63 = 137,917.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,338.24x = 338,602.63 × 137,917.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,338.24x = 46,699,099,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699,099,554.03/245,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,345.78

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