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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,837.25, 339,249.83 and 136,940.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,837.25, 339,249.83 and 136,940.85 is: 188,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,837.25 : 339,249.83 = 136,940.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,837.25/339,249.83 = 136,940.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,837.25x = 339,249.83 × 136,940.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,837.25x = 46,457,159,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,457,159,397.85/245,837.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,975.26

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