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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,571.10, 338,884.66 and 138,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,571.10, 338,884.66 and 138,141.27 is: 190,633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,571.10 : 338,884.66 = 138,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,571.10/338,884.66 = 138,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,571.10x = 338,884.66 × 138,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,571.10x = 46,813,957,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,813,957,315.92/245,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,633.01

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