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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,422.07, 340,033.91 and 138,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,422.07, 340,033.91 and 138,993.91 is: 191,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,422.07 : 340,033.91 = 138,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,422.07/340,033.91 = 138,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,422.07x = 340,033.91 × 138,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,422.07x = 47,262,641,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262,641,138.43/246,422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,795.49

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