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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,495.24, 338,780.22 and 138,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,495.24, 338,780.22 and 138,065.24 is: 190,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,495.24 : 338,780.22 = 138,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,495.24/338,780.22 = 138,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,495.24x = 338,780.22 × 138,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,495.24x = 46,773,772,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,772,381.55/245,495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,528.23

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