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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,445.22, 338,707.68 and 138,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,445.22, 338,707.68 and 138,012.50 is: 190,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,445.22 : 338,707.68 = 138,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,445.22/338,707.68 = 138,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,445.22x = 338,707.68 × 138,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,445.22x = 46,745,893,686
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745,893,686/245,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,453.47

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