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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,277.01, 339,862.69 and 138,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,277.01, 339,862.69 and 138,846.76 is: 191,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,277.01 : 339,862.69 = 138,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,277.01/339,862.69 = 138,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,277.01x = 339,862.69 × 138,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,277.01x = 47,188,831,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188,831,894.27/246,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,608.76

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