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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,196.92, 339,747.66 and 138,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,196.92, 339,747.66 and 138,767.16 is: 191,496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,196.92 : 339,747.66 = 138,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,196.92/339,747.66 = 138,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,196.92x = 339,747.66 × 138,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,196.92x = 47,145,817,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145,817,894.85/246,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,496.38

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