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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,924.85, 339,382.62 and 138,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,924.85, 339,382.62 and 138,498.60 is: 191,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,924.85 : 339,382.62 = 138,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,924.85/339,382.62 = 138,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,924.85x = 339,382.62 × 138,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,924.85x = 47,004,017,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004,017,734.33/245,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,131.63

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