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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,631.46, 338,947.22 and 138,199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,631.46, 338,947.22 and 138,199.12 is: 190,701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,631.46 : 338,947.22 = 138,199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,631.46/338,947.22 = 138,199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,631.46x = 338,947.22 × 138,199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,631.46x = 46,842,207,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842,207,530.45/245,631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,701.17

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