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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,492.55, 338,774.39 and 142,131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,492.55, 338,774.39 and 142,131.11 is: 196,137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,492.55 : 338,774.39 = 142,131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,492.55/338,774.39 = 142,131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,492.55x = 338,774.39 × 142,131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,492.55x = 48,150,377,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150,377,685.75/245,492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,137.84

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