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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,613.78, 338,919.90 and 138,182.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,613.78, 338,919.90 and 138,182.00 is: 190,675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,613.78 : 338,919.90 = 138,182.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,613.78/338,919.90 = 138,182.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,613.78x = 338,919.90 × 138,182.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,613.78x = 46,832,627,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,627,927.20/245,613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,675.90

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