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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,579.24, 338,898.86 and 138,149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,579.24, 338,898.86 and 138,149.35 is: 190,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,579.24 : 338,898.86 = 138,149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,579.24/338,898.86 = 138,149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,579.24x = 338,898.86 × 138,149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,579.24x = 46,818,657,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818,657,224.74/245,579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,645.83

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