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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,895.67, 339,368.34 and 138,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,895.67, 339,368.34 and 138,486.70 is: 191,129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,895.67 : 339,368.34 = 138,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,895.67/339,368.34 = 138,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,895.67x = 339,368.34 × 138,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,895.67x = 46,998,001,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998,001,491.08/245,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,129.85

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