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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,805.59, 339,218.28 and 138,379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,805.59, 339,218.28 and 138,379.69 is: 190,967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,805.59 : 339,218.28 = 138,379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,805.59/339,218.28 = 138,379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,805.59x = 339,218.28 × 138,379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,805.59x = 46,940,920,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940,920,852.76/245,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,967.67

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