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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,661.78, 339,011.06 and 138,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,661.78, 339,011.06 and 138,229.66 is: 190,755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,661.78 : 339,011.06 = 138,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,661.78/339,011.06 = 138,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,661.78x = 339,011.06 × 138,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,661.78x = 46,861,383,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861,383,560.04/245,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,755.69

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