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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,396.81, 340,039.17 and 138,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,396.81, 340,039.17 and 138,964.62 is: 191,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,396.81 : 340,039.17 = 138,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,396.81/340,039.17 = 138,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,396.81x = 340,039.17 × 138,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,396.81x = 47,253,414,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,414,044.17/246,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,777.70

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