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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,473.57, 340,136.83 and 139,043.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,473.57, 340,136.83 and 139,043.27 is: 191,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,473.57 : 340,136.83 = 139,043.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,473.57/340,136.83 = 139,043.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,473.57x = 340,136.83 × 139,043.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,473.57x = 47,293,737,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,293,737,090.63/246,473.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,881.58

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