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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,473.54, 340,149.23 and 139,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,473.54, 340,149.23 and 139,004.36 is: 191,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,473.54 : 340,149.23 = 139,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,473.54/340,149.23 = 139,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,473.54x = 340,149.23 × 139,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,473.54x = 47,282,224,667.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,224,667.41/246,473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,834.89

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