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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,443.85, 338,705.78 and 138,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,443.85, 338,705.78 and 138,011.12 is: 190,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,443.85 : 338,705.78 = 138,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,443.85/338,705.78 = 138,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,443.85x = 338,705.78 × 138,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,443.85x = 46,745,161,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745,161,664.69/245,443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,451.55

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