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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,245.27, 339,823.68 and 138,815.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,245.27, 339,823.68 and 138,815.32 is: 191,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,245.27 : 339,823.68 = 138,815.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,245.27/339,823.68 = 138,815.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,245.27x = 339,823.68 × 138,815.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,245.27x = 47,172,732,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172,732,882.78/246,245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,568.08

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