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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,406.19, 340,039.62 and 138,975.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,406.19, 340,039.62 and 138,975.55 is: 191,785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,406.19 : 340,039.62 = 138,975.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,406.19/340,039.62 = 138,975.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,406.19x = 340,039.62 × 138,975.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,406.19x = 47,257,192,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257,192,361.19/246,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,785.74

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