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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,590.22, 338,911.12 and 138,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,590.22, 338,911.12 and 138,160.22 is: 190,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,590.22 : 338,911.12 = 138,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,590.22/338,911.12 = 138,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,590.22x = 338,911.12 × 138,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,590.22x = 46,824,032,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824,032,859.69/245,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,659.20

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