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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,717.58, 339,089.94 and 138,288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,717.58, 339,089.94 and 138,288.39 is: 190,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,717.58 : 339,089.94 = 138,288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,717.58/339,089.94 = 138,288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,717.58x = 339,089.94 × 138,288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,717.58x = 46,892,201,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,892,201,867.80/245,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,837.80

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