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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,520.72, 338,815.25 and 138,090.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,520.72, 338,815.25 and 138,090.71 is: 190,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,520.72 : 338,815.25 = 138,090.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,520.72/338,815.25 = 138,090.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,520.72x = 338,815.25 × 138,090.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,520.72x = 46,787,238,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,238,431.33/245,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,563.30

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