Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,620.32, 338,932 and 138,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,620.32, 338,932 and 138,188 is: 190,685.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,620.32 : 338,932 = 138,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,620.32/338,932 = 138,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,620.32x = 338,932 × 138,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,620.32x = 46,836,335,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,836,335,216/245,620.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,685.91
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