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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,778.78, 339,175.47 and 138,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,778.78, 339,175.47 and 138,350.46 is: 190,924.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,778.78 : 339,175.47 = 138,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,778.78/339,175.47 = 138,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,778.78x = 339,175.47 × 138,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,778.78x = 46,925,082,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925,082,295.22/245,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,924.06

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