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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,589.22, 338,909.73 and 138,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,589.22, 338,909.73 and 138,159.22 is: 190,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,589.22 : 338,909.73 = 138,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,589.22/338,909.73 = 138,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,589.22x = 338,909.73 × 138,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,589.22x = 46,823,503,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,503,947.21/245,589.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,657.81

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