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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,424.68, 338,684.74 and 137,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,424.68, 338,684.74 and 137,994.92 is: 190,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,424.68 : 338,684.74 = 137,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,424.68/338,684.74 = 137,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,424.68x = 338,684.74 × 137,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,424.68x = 46,736,773,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,736,773,601.52/245,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,432.25

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