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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,471.63, 338,752.89 and 138,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,471.63, 338,752.89 and 138,040.70 is: 190,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,471.63 : 338,752.89 = 138,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,471.63/338,752.89 = 138,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,471.63x = 338,752.89 × 138,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,471.63x = 46,761,684,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,684,368.86/245,471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,497.31

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