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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,428.52, 340,070.88 and 138,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,428.52, 340,070.88 and 138,998.28 is: 191,817.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,428.52 : 340,070.88 = 138,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,428.52/340,070.88 = 138,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,428.52x = 340,070.88 × 138,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,428.52x = 47,269,267,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269,267,398.09/246,428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,817.36

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