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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,725.05, 339,111.48 and 138,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,725.05, 339,111.48 and 138,302.04 is: 190,862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,725.05 : 339,111.48 = 138,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,725.05/339,111.48 = 138,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,725.05x = 339,111.48 × 138,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,725.05x = 46,899,809,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,899,809,471.42/245,725.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,862.96

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