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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,385.08, 338,632.88 and 137,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,385.08, 338,632.88 and 137,954.20 is: 190,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,385.08 : 338,632.88 = 137,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,385.08/338,632.88 = 137,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,385.08x = 338,632.88 × 137,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,385.08x = 46,715,828,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715,828,054.10/245,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,377.62

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