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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,806.72, 339,219.83 and 138,380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,806.72, 339,219.83 and 138,380.82 is: 190,969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,806.72 : 339,219.83 = 138,380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,806.72/339,219.83 = 138,380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,806.72x = 339,219.83 × 138,380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,806.72x = 46,941,517,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,517,309.54/245,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,969.22

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