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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,871.44, 339,274.50 and 138,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,871.44, 339,274.50 and 138,438.72 is: 191,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,871.44 : 339,274.50 = 138,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,871.44/339,274.50 = 138,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,871.44x = 339,274.50 × 138,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,871.44x = 46,968,727,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968,727,508.64/245,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,029.62

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