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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,552.48, 338,892.40 and 138,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,552.48, 338,892.40 and 138,127.04 is: 190,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,552.48 : 338,892.40 = 138,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,552.48/338,892.40 = 138,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,552.48x = 338,892.40 × 138,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,552.48x = 46,810,204,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,810,204,090.50/245,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,632.18

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