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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,411.02, 340,046.74 and 138,980.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,411.02, 340,046.74 and 138,980.72 is: 191,793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,411.02 : 340,046.74 = 138,980.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,411.02/340,046.74 = 138,980.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,411.02x = 340,046.74 × 138,980.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,411.02x = 47,259,940,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259,940,758.85/246,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,793.13

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