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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,581.24, 338,901.62 and 138,151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,581.24, 338,901.62 and 138,151.35 is: 190,648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,581.24 : 338,901.62 = 138,151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,581.24/338,901.62 = 138,151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,581.24x = 338,901.62 × 138,151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,581.24x = 46,819,716,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819,716,320.19/245,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,648.59

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