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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,477.26, 338,755.40 and 138,047.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,477.26, 338,755.40 and 138,047.26 is: 190,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,477.26 : 338,755.40 = 138,047.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,477.26/338,755.40 = 138,047.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,477.26x = 338,755.40 × 138,047.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,477.26x = 46,764,254,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,764,254,780.20/245,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,503.41

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