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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,252.87, 339,828.93 and 138,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,252.87, 339,828.93 and 138,822.90 is: 191,575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,252.87 : 339,828.93 = 138,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,252.87/339,828.93 = 138,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,252.87x = 339,828.93 × 138,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,252.87x = 47,176,037,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176,037,566.50/246,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,575.58

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