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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,476.52, 338,754.35 and 138,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,476.52, 338,754.35 and 138,046.52 is: 190,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,476.52 : 338,754.35 = 138,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,476.52/338,754.35 = 138,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,476.52x = 338,754.35 × 138,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,476.52x = 46,763,857,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,763,857,458.59/245,476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,502.37

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