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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,297.06, 339,847.38 and 142,893.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,297.06, 339,847.38 and 142,893.81 is: 197,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,297.06 : 339,847.38 = 142,893.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,297.06/339,847.38 = 142,893.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,297.06x = 339,847.38 × 142,893.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,297.06x = 48,562,086,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562,086,946.72/246,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,168.76

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