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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,610.08, 338,917.77 and 138,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,610.08, 338,917.77 and 138,177.81 is: 190,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,610.08 : 338,917.77 = 138,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,610.08/338,917.77 = 138,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,610.08x = 338,917.77 × 138,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,610.08x = 46,830,915,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,830,915,228.68/245,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,671.80

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