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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,579.88, 338,899.68 and 138,149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,579.88, 338,899.68 and 138,149.90 is: 190,646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,579.88 : 338,899.68 = 138,149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,579.88/338,899.68 = 138,149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,579.88x = 338,899.68 × 138,149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,579.88x = 46,818,956,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818,956,902.03/245,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,646.55

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