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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,427.48, 340,062.29 and 138,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,427.48, 340,062.29 and 138,995.96 is: 191,810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,427.48 : 340,062.29 = 138,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,427.48/340,062.29 = 138,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,427.48x = 340,062.29 × 138,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,427.48x = 47,267,284,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267,284,458.35/246,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,810.12

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