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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,252.11, 339,827.90 and 138,822.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,252.11, 339,827.90 and 138,822.15 is: 191,574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,252.11 : 339,827.90 = 138,822.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,252.11/339,827.90 = 138,822.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,252.11x = 339,827.90 × 138,822.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,252.11x = 47,175,639,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,639,013.87/246,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,574.56

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