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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,464.41, 338,738.76 and 138,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,464.41, 338,738.76 and 138,032.16 is: 190,483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,464.41 : 338,738.76 = 138,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,464.41/338,738.76 = 138,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,464.41x = 338,738.76 × 138,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,464.41x = 46,756,842,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,756,842,718.52/245,464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,483.19

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