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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,661.16, 339,008.42 and 138,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,661.16, 339,008.42 and 138,231.14 is: 190,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,661.16 : 339,008.42 = 138,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,661.16/339,008.42 = 138,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,661.16x = 339,008.42 × 138,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,661.16x = 46,861,520,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861,520,366.20/245,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,756.73

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