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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,612.04, 338,917.14 and 138,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,612.04, 338,917.14 and 138,219 is: 190,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,612.04 : 338,917.14 = 138,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,612.04/338,917.14 = 138,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,612.04x = 338,917.14 × 138,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,612.04x = 46,844,788,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,844,788,173.66/245,612.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,726.76

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