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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,397.78, 340,028.88 and 138,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,397.78, 340,028.88 and 138,967.58 is: 191,775.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,397.78 : 340,028.88 = 138,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,397.78/340,028.88 = 138,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,397.78x = 340,028.88 × 138,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,397.78x = 47,252,990,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252,990,583.71/246,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,775.23

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