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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,536.61, 338,840.61 and 138,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,536.61, 338,840.61 and 138,106.72 is: 190,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,536.61 : 338,840.61 = 138,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,536.61/338,840.61 = 138,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,536.61x = 338,840.61 × 138,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,536.61x = 46,796,164,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,796,164,057.53/245,536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,587.32

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