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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,994.81, 339,427.74 and 138,541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,994.81, 339,427.74 and 138,541.83 is: 191,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,994.81 : 339,427.74 = 138,541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,994.81/339,427.74 = 138,541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,994.81x = 339,427.74 × 138,541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,994.81x = 47,024,940,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,024,940,252.36/245,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,162.33

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