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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,721.81, 339,107 and 138,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,721.81, 339,107 and 138,298.80 is: 190,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,721.81 : 339,107 = 138,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,721.81/339,107 = 138,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,721.81x = 339,107 × 138,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,721.81x = 46,898,091,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,898,091,171.60/245,721.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,858.48

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