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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,914.44, 339,367.68 and 137,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,914.44, 339,367.68 and 137,026.14 is: 189,099.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,914.44 : 339,367.68 = 137,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,914.44/339,367.68 = 137,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,914.44x = 339,367.68 × 137,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,914.44x = 46,502,243,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502,243,231.16/245,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,099.28

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