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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,327.41, 339,902.94 and 138,891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,327.41, 339,902.94 and 138,891.04 is: 191,653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,327.41 : 339,902.94 = 138,891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,327.41/339,902.94 = 138,891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,327.41x = 339,902.94 × 138,891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,327.41x = 47,209,472,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209,472,835.66/246,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,653.35

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