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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,895.69, 339,332.72 and 138,467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,895.69, 339,332.72 and 138,467.01 is: 191,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,895.69 : 339,332.72 = 138,467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,895.69/339,332.72 = 138,467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,895.69x = 339,332.72 × 138,467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,895.69x = 46,986,386,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,986,386,441.23/245,895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,082.59

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