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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,385.98, 340,011 and 138,956.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,385.98, 340,011 and 138,956.94 is: 191,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,385.98 : 340,011 = 138,956.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,385.98/340,011 = 138,956.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,385.98x = 340,011 × 138,956.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,385.98x = 47,246,888,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246,888,126.34/246,385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,759.65

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