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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,807.09, 339,220.35 and 138,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,807.09, 339,220.35 and 138,381.20 is: 190,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,807.09 : 339,220.35 = 138,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,807.09/339,220.35 = 138,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,807.09x = 339,220.35 × 138,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,807.09x = 46,941,717,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,717,401.32/245,807.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,969.75

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