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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,936.58, 339,408.99 and 137,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,936.58, 339,408.99 and 137,057.82 is: 189,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,936.58 : 339,408.99 = 137,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,936.58/339,408.99 = 137,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,936.58x = 339,408.99 × 137,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,936.58x = 46,518,656,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,656,257.80/245,936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,148.99

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