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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,448.61, 338,721.11 and 138,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,448.61, 338,721.11 and 138,017.70 is: 190,465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,448.61 : 338,721.11 = 138,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,448.61/338,721.11 = 138,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,448.61x = 338,721.11 × 138,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,448.61x = 46,749,508,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749,508,543.65/245,448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,465.57

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