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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,446.02, 340,087.14 and 139,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,446.02, 340,087.14 and 139,012 is: 191,831.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,446.02 : 340,087.14 = 139,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,446.02/340,087.14 = 139,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,446.02x = 340,087.14 × 139,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,446.02x = 47,276,193,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276,193,505.68/246,446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,831.84

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