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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,401.65, 338,645.61 and 137,977.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,401.65, 338,645.61 and 137,977.83 is: 190,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,401.65 : 338,645.61 = 137,977.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,401.65/338,645.61 = 137,977.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,401.65x = 338,645.61 × 137,977.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,401.65x = 46,725,586,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,725,586,406.83/245,401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,404.53

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