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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,349.71, 339,974.26 and 138,917.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,349.71, 339,974.26 and 138,917.43 is: 191,712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,349.71 : 339,974.26 = 138,917.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,349.71/339,974.26 = 138,917.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,349.71x = 339,974.26 × 138,917.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,349.71x = 47,228,350,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,228,350,118.06/246,349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,712.63

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