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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,721.67, 339,106.82 and 138,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,721.67, 339,106.82 and 138,298.66 is: 190,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,721.67 : 339,106.82 = 138,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,721.67/339,106.82 = 138,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,721.67x = 339,106.82 × 138,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,721.67x = 46,898,017,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,898,017,263.60/245,721.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,858.29

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