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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,618, 338,952.84 and 139,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,618, 338,952.84 and 139,634 is: 192,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,618 : 338,952.84 = 139,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,618/338,952.84 = 139,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,618x = 338,952.84 × 139,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,618x = 47,329,340,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329,340,860.56/245,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,694.92

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