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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,476.01, 338,753.66 and 138,046.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,476.01, 338,753.66 and 138,046.01 is: 190,501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,476.01 : 338,753.66 = 138,046.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,476.01/338,753.66 = 138,046.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,476.01x = 338,753.66 × 138,046.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,476.01x = 46,763,592,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,763,592,327.90/245,476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,501.68

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