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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,472.41, 338,712.39 and 138,036.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,472.41, 338,712.39 and 138,036.03 is: 190,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,472.41 : 338,712.39 = 138,036.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,472.41/338,712.39 = 138,036.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,472.41x = 338,712.39 × 138,036.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,472.41x = 46,754,513,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,754,513,627.41/245,472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,467.49

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