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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,541.64, 338,844 and 138,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,541.64, 338,844 and 138,111.64 is: 190,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,541.64 : 338,844 = 138,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,541.64/338,844 = 138,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,541.64x = 338,844 × 138,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,541.64x = 46,798,300,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,798,300,544.16/245,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,592.12

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