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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,796.78, 339,205.83 and 138,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,796.78, 339,205.83 and 138,370.58 is: 190,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,796.78 : 339,205.83 = 138,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,796.78/339,205.83 = 138,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,796.78x = 339,205.83 × 138,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,796.78x = 46,936,108,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936,108,284.50/245,796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,954.94

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