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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,343.83, 339,966.11 and 138,911.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,343.83, 339,966.11 and 138,911.56 is: 191,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,343.83 : 339,966.11 = 138,911.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,343.83/339,966.11 = 138,911.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,343.83x = 339,966.11 × 138,911.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,343.83x = 47,225,222,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225,222,184.60/246,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,704.50

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