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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,457.47, 338,729.19 and 138,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,457.47, 338,729.19 and 138,025.20 is: 190,473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,457.47 : 338,729.19 = 138,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,457.47/338,729.19 = 138,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,457.47x = 338,729.19 × 138,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,457.47x = 46,753,164,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753,164,948.23/245,457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,473.59

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