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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,876.70, 339,327.99 and 138,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,876.70, 339,327.99 and 138,458.46 is: 191,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,876.70 : 339,327.99 = 138,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,876.70/339,327.99 = 138,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,876.70x = 339,327.99 × 138,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,876.70x = 46,982,830,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982,830,930.30/245,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,082.89

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