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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,705.42, 339,017.39 and 138,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,705.42, 339,017.39 and 138,236.24 is: 190,734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,705.42 : 339,017.39 = 138,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,705.42/339,017.39 = 138,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,705.42x = 339,017.39 × 138,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,705.42x = 46,864,489,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,864,489,868.35/245,705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,734.45

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