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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,658.90, 339,015.86 and 138,232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,658.90, 339,015.86 and 138,232.69 is: 190,764.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,658.90 : 339,015.86 = 138,232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,658.90/339,015.86 = 138,232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,658.90x = 339,015.86 × 138,232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,658.90x = 46,863,074,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,863,074,280.46/245,658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,764.81

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