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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,437.80, 338,686.50 and 138,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,437.80, 338,686.50 and 138,023.40 is: 190,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,437.80 : 338,686.50 = 138,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,437.80/338,686.50 = 138,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,437.80x = 338,686.50 × 138,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,437.80x = 46,746,662,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,746,662,264.10/245,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,462.36

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