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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,991.74, 339,469.79 and 138,563.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,991.74, 339,469.79 and 138,563.87 is: 191,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,991.74 : 339,469.79 = 138,563.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,991.74/339,469.79 = 138,563.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,991.74x = 339,469.79 × 138,563.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,991.74x = 47,038,245,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,038,245,460.32/245,991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,218.80

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