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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,398.29, 338,659.41 and 137,967.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,398.29, 338,659.41 and 137,967.99 is: 190,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,398.29 : 338,659.41 = 137,967.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,398.29/338,659.41 = 137,967.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,398.29x = 338,659.41 × 137,967.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,398.29x = 46,724,158,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724,158,092.29/245,398.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,401.32

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