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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,424.08, 338,699.40 and 137,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,424.08, 338,699.40 and 137,994.32 is: 190,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,424.08 : 338,699.40 = 137,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,424.08/338,699.40 = 137,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,424.08x = 338,699.40 × 137,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,424.08x = 46,738,593,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738,593,387.41/245,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,440.13

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