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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,289.68, 339,872.97 and 138,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,289.68, 339,872.97 and 138,858.78 is: 191,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,289.68 : 339,872.97 = 138,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,289.68/339,872.97 = 138,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,289.68x = 339,872.97 × 138,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,289.68x = 47,194,345,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194,345,969.18/246,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,621.29

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