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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,587.09, 338,906.80 and 138,157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,587.09, 338,906.80 and 138,157.09 is: 190,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587.09 : 338,906.80 = 138,157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587.09/338,906.80 = 138,157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587.09x = 338,906.80 × 138,157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587.09x = 46,822,377,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,822,377,269.21/245,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,654.88

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