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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,495.88, 338,756.78 and 138,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,495.88, 338,756.78 and 138,063.60 is: 190,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,495.88 : 338,756.78 = 138,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,495.88/338,756.78 = 138,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,495.88x = 338,756.78 × 138,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,495.88x = 46,769,980,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,769,980,571.21/245,495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,512.28

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