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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,577.10, 338,895.87 and 138,147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,577.10, 338,895.87 and 138,147.13 is: 190,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,577.10 : 338,895.87 = 138,147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,577.10/338,895.87 = 138,147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,577.10x = 338,895.87 × 138,147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,577.10x = 46,817,493,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817,493,357.11/245,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,642.75

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