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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,247.23, 339,821.19 and 138,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,247.23, 339,821.19 and 138,817.26 is: 191,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,247.23 : 339,821.19 = 138,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,247.23/339,821.19 = 138,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,247.23x = 339,821.19 × 138,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,247.23x = 47,173,046,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,173,046,485.74/246,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,567.83

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