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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,914.17, 340,736.66 and 138,017.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,914.17, 340,736.66 and 138,017.97 is: 190,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,914.17 : 340,736.66 = 138,017.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,914.17/340,736.66 = 138,017.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,914.17x = 340,736.66 × 138,017.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,914.17x = 47,027,781,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027,781,427.69/246,914.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,462.06

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