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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,580.53, 338,920.81 and 138,144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,580.53, 338,920.81 and 138,144.15 is: 190,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,580.53 : 338,920.81 = 138,144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,580.53/338,920.81 = 138,144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,580.53x = 338,920.81 × 138,144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,580.53x = 46,819,926,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819,926,869.40/245,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,650.00

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