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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,363.64, 338,623.98 and 137,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,363.64, 338,623.98 and 137,959.80 is: 190,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,363.64 : 338,623.98 = 137,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,363.64/338,623.98 = 137,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,363.64x = 338,623.98 × 137,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,363.64x = 46,716,496,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,716,496,556.00/245,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,396.98

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