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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,520.23, 338,814.56 and 138,090.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,520.23, 338,814.56 and 138,090.21 is: 190,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,520.23 : 338,814.56 = 138,090.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,520.23/338,814.56 = 138,090.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,520.23x = 338,814.56 × 138,090.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,520.23x = 46,786,973,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,786,973,051.01/245,520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,562.60

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