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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,447.61, 338,719.72 and 138,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,447.61, 338,719.72 and 138,016.70 is: 190,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,447.61 : 338,719.72 = 138,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,447.61/338,719.72 = 138,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,447.61x = 338,719.72 × 138,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,447.61x = 46,748,978,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,748,978,622.33/245,447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,464.18

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