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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,539.80, 368,309.70 and 138,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,539.80, 368,309.70 and 138,814.20 is: 208,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,539.80 : 368,309.70 = 138,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,539.80/368,309.70 = 138,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,539.80x = 368,309.70 × 138,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,539.80x = 51,126,616,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,126,616,357.74/245,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,221.30

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