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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,448.74, 338,721.27 and 138,017.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,448.74, 338,721.27 and 138,017.82 is: 190,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,448.74 : 338,721.27 = 138,017.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,448.74/338,721.27 = 138,017.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,448.74x = 338,721.27 × 138,017.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,448.74x = 46,749,571,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749,571,273.03/245,448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,465.73

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