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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,383.50, 338,625.99 and 136,487.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,383.50, 338,625.99 and 136,487.10 is: 188,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,383.50 : 338,625.99 = 136,487.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,383.50/338,625.99 = 136,487.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,383.50x = 338,625.99 × 136,487.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,383.50x = 46,218,079,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,218,079,359.73/245,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,350.40

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