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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,028.36, 339,517.58 and 138,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,028.36, 339,517.58 and 138,633 is: 191,312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,028.36 : 339,517.58 = 138,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,028.36/339,517.58 = 138,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,028.36x = 339,517.58 × 138,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,028.36x = 47,068,340,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,068,340,668.14/246,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,312.66

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