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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,587.22, 338,906.97 and 138,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,587.22, 338,906.97 and 138,157.22 is: 190,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587.22 : 338,906.97 = 138,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587.22/338,906.97 = 138,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587.22x = 338,906.97 × 138,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587.22x = 46,822,443,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,822,443,119.29/245,587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,655.05

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