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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,473.36, 340,148.97 and 139,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,473.36, 340,148.97 and 139,004.18 is: 191,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,473.36 : 340,148.97 = 139,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,473.36/340,148.97 = 139,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,473.36x = 340,148.97 × 139,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,473.36x = 47,282,126,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,126,951.95/246,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,834.64

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