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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,587.66, 338,910.46 and 138,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,587.66, 338,910.46 and 138,157.69 is: 190,657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587.66 : 338,910.46 = 138,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587.66/338,910.46 = 138,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587.66x = 338,910.46 × 138,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587.66x = 46,823,087,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,087,243.18/245,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,657.33

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