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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,722.96, 339,041.59 and 138,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,722.96, 339,041.59 and 138,253.78 is: 190,758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,722.96 : 339,041.59 = 138,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,722.96/339,041.59 = 138,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,722.96x = 339,041.59 × 138,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,722.96x = 46,873,780,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873,780,324.90/245,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,758.65

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