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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,706.42, 339,018.76 and 138,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,706.42, 339,018.76 and 138,237.24 is: 190,735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,706.42 : 339,018.76 = 138,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,706.42/339,018.76 = 138,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,706.42x = 339,018.76 × 138,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,706.42x = 46,865,017,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865,017,690.62/245,706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,735.83

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