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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,655.66, 339,000.89 and 138,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,655.66, 339,000.89 and 138,225.63 is: 190,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,655.66 : 339,000.89 = 138,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,655.66/339,000.89 = 138,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,655.66x = 339,000.89 × 138,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,655.66x = 46,858,610,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858,610,899.68/245,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,749.16

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