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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,674.80, 339,003.72 and 138,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,674.80, 339,003.72 and 138,242.52 is: 190,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,674.80 : 339,003.72 = 138,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,674.80/339,003.72 = 138,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,674.80x = 339,003.72 × 138,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,674.80x = 46,864,728,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,864,728,542.17/245,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,759.20

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