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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,961.76, 339,437.72 and 137,066.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,961.76, 339,437.72 and 137,066.21 is: 189,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,961.76 : 339,437.72 = 137,066.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,961.76/339,437.72 = 137,066.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,961.76x = 339,437.72 × 137,066.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,961.76x = 46,525,441,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525,441,811.44/245,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,157.22

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