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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,628.45, 338,943.08 and 138,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,628.45, 338,943.08 and 138,196.13 is: 190,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,628.45 : 338,943.08 = 138,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,628.45/338,943.08 = 138,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,628.45x = 338,943.08 × 138,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,628.45x = 46,840,620,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,840,620,597.06/245,628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,697.05

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