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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,414.90, 340,064.10 and 138,982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,414.90, 340,064.10 and 138,982.62 is: 191,802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,414.90 : 340,064.10 = 138,982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,414.90/340,064.10 = 138,982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,414.90x = 340,064.10 × 138,982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,414.90x = 47,262,999,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262,999,585.94/246,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,802.52

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