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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,610.70, 338,918.64 and 138,178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,610.70, 338,918.64 and 138,178.42 is: 190,672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,610.70 : 338,918.64 = 138,178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,610.70/338,918.64 = 138,178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,610.70x = 338,918.64 × 138,178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,610.70x = 46,831,242,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,831,242,183.75/245,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,672.65

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