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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,585.05, 338,879.91 and 138,152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,585.05, 338,879.91 and 138,152.86 is: 190,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,585.05 : 338,879.91 = 138,152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,585.05/338,879.91 = 138,152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,585.05x = 338,879.91 × 138,152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,585.05x = 46,817,228,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817,228,763.04/245,585.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,635.50

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