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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,779.68, 339,172.20 and 138,349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,779.68, 339,172.20 and 138,349.38 is: 190,920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,779.68 : 339,172.20 = 138,349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,779.68/339,172.20 = 138,349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,779.68x = 339,172.20 × 138,349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,779.68x = 46,924,263,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,924,263,583.24/245,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,920.03

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