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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,394.70, 338,639.77 and 136,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,394.70, 338,639.77 and 136,496.68 is: 188,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,394.70 : 338,639.77 = 136,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,394.70/338,639.77 = 136,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,394.70x = 338,639.77 × 136,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,394.70x = 46,223,203,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,223,203,644.99/245,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,362.68

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