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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,379.37, 338,624.05 and 137,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,379.37, 338,624.05 and 137,950.28 is: 190,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,379.37 : 338,624.05 = 137,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,379.37/338,624.05 = 137,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,379.37x = 338,624.05 × 137,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,379.37x = 46,713,282,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713,282,512.23/245,379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,371.68

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