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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,414.28, 340,051.22 and 138,983.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,414.28, 340,051.22 and 138,983.98 is: 191,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,414.28 : 340,051.22 = 138,983.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,414.28/340,051.22 = 138,983.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,414.28x = 340,051.22 × 138,983.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,414.28x = 47,261,671,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,671,959.46/246,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,797.62

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