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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,571.72, 338,832.87 and 138,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,571.72, 338,832.87 and 138,102.54 is: 190,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,571.72 : 338,832.87 = 138,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,571.72/338,832.87 = 138,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,571.72x = 338,832.87 × 138,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,571.72x = 46,793,678,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793,678,970.81/245,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,549.95

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