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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,378.98, 340,001.34 and 138,949.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,378.98, 340,001.34 and 138,949.94 is: 191,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,378.98 : 340,001.34 = 138,949.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,378.98/340,001.34 = 138,949.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,378.98x = 340,001.34 × 138,949.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,378.98x = 47,243,165,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,243,165,792.92/246,378.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,749.99

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