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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,929.47, 340,757.69 and 138,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,929.47, 340,757.69 and 138,033.27 is: 190,483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,929.47 : 340,757.69 = 138,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,929.47/340,757.69 = 138,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,929.47x = 340,757.69 × 138,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,929.47x = 47,035,897,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,035,897,538.18/246,929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,483.13

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