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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,509.89, 338,777.24 and 138,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,509.89, 338,777.24 and 138,057.11 is: 190,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,509.89 : 338,777.24 = 138,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,509.89/338,777.24 = 138,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,509.89x = 338,777.24 × 138,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,509.89x = 46,770,605,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770,605,574.42/245,509.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,503.96

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