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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,409.26, 340,030.81 and 138,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,409.26, 340,030.81 and 138,972.88 is: 191,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,409.26 : 340,030.81 = 138,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,409.26/340,030.81 = 138,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,409.26x = 340,030.81 × 138,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,409.26x = 47,255,060,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255,060,954.43/246,409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,774.70

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