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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,897.26, 340,717.16 and 138,001.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,897.26, 340,717.16 and 138,001.45 is: 190,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,897.26 : 340,717.16 = 138,001.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,897.26/340,717.16 = 138,001.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,897.26x = 340,717.16 × 138,001.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,897.26x = 47,019,459,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019,459,726.29/246,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,441.40

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