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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,468.90, 338,707.57 and 138,032.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,468.90, 338,707.57 and 138,032.53 is: 190,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,468.90 : 338,707.57 = 138,032.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,468.90/338,707.57 = 138,032.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,468.90x = 338,707.57 × 138,032.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,468.90x = 46,752,661,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,752,661,280.32/245,468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,462.66

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