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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,579.74, 338,899.55 and 138,149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,579.74, 338,899.55 and 138,149.85 is: 190,646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,579.74 : 338,899.55 = 138,149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,579.74/338,899.55 = 138,149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,579.74x = 338,899.55 × 138,149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,579.74x = 46,818,921,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818,921,997.57/245,579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,646.52

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