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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,560.28, 338,777.24 and 138,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,560.28, 338,777.24 and 138,105.68 is: 190,531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,560.28 : 338,777.24 = 138,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,560.28/338,777.24 = 138,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,560.28x = 338,777.24 × 138,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,560.28x = 46,787,061,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,061,098.72/245,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,531.88

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