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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,967.23, 339,436.68 and 138,527.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,967.23, 339,436.68 and 138,527.21 is: 191,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,967.23 : 339,436.68 = 138,527.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,967.23/339,436.68 = 138,527.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,967.23x = 339,436.68 × 138,527.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,967.23x = 47,021,216,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,021,216,581.18/245,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,168.62

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