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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,854.44, 339,251.09 and 138,421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,854.44, 339,251.09 and 138,421.71 is: 191,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,854.44 : 339,251.09 = 138,421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,854.44/339,251.09 = 138,421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,854.44x = 339,251.09 × 138,421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,854.44x = 46,959,715,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,959,715,305.06/245,854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,006.17

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