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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,425.48, 340,059.53 and 138,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,425.48, 340,059.53 and 138,993.96 is: 191,807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,425.48 : 340,059.53 = 138,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,425.48/340,059.53 = 138,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,425.48x = 340,059.53 × 138,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,425.48x = 47,266,220,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,220,710.44/246,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,807.36

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