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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,382.75, 338,624.96 and 136,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,382.75, 338,624.96 and 136,486.35 is: 188,349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,382.75 : 338,624.96 = 136,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,382.75/338,624.96 = 136,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,382.75x = 338,624.96 × 136,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,382.75x = 46,217,684,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,217,684,126.86/245,382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,349.36

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