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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,623.38, 338,956.78 and 138,193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,623.38, 338,956.78 and 138,193.15 is: 190,704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,623.38 : 338,956.78 = 138,193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,623.38/338,956.78 = 138,193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,623.38x = 338,956.78 × 138,193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,623.38x = 46,841,505,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,841,505,142.06/245,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,704.59

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