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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,647.14, 338,999.68 and 138,220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,647.14, 338,999.68 and 138,220.99 is: 190,748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,647.14 : 338,999.68 = 138,220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,647.14/338,999.68 = 138,220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,647.14x = 338,999.68 × 138,220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,647.14x = 46,856,869,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,856,869,840.68/245,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,748.69

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