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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,209.73, 339,749.08 and 138,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,209.73, 339,749.08 and 138,806.16 is: 191,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,209.73 : 339,749.08 = 138,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,209.73/339,749.08 = 138,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,209.73x = 339,749.08 × 138,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,209.73x = 47,159,264,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159,264,318.04/246,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,541.03

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