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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,897.51, 340,717.50 and 138,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,897.51, 340,717.50 and 138,001.70 is: 190,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,897.51 : 340,717.50 = 138,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,897.51/340,717.50 = 138,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,897.51x = 340,717.50 × 138,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,897.51x = 47,019,594,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019,594,219.75/246,897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,441.75

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