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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,473.20, 338,728.44 and 138,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,473.20, 338,728.44 and 138,026.16 is: 190,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,473.20 : 338,728.44 = 138,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,473.20/338,728.44 = 138,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,473.20x = 338,728.44 × 138,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,473.20x = 46,753,385,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753,385,855.99/245,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,462.28

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