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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,589.84, 338,910.60 and 138,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,589.84, 338,910.60 and 138,159.84 is: 190,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,589.84 : 338,910.60 = 138,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,589.84/338,910.60 = 138,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,589.84x = 338,910.60 × 138,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,589.84x = 46,823,834,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,834,270.30/245,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,658.68

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