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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,782.18, 339,175.65 and 138,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,782.18, 339,175.65 and 138,351.88 is: 190,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,782.18 : 339,175.65 = 138,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,782.18/339,175.65 = 138,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,782.18x = 339,175.65 × 138,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,782.18x = 46,925,588,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925,588,827.72/245,782.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,923.48

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