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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,470.91, 340,145.61 and 139,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,470.91, 340,145.61 and 139,001.73 is: 191,831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,470.91 : 340,145.61 = 139,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,470.91/340,145.61 = 139,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,470.91x = 340,145.61 × 139,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,470.91x = 47,280,828,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280,828,241.91/246,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,831.27

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