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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,486.35, 340,166.72 and 139,017.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,486.35, 340,166.72 and 139,017.17 is: 191,852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,486.35 : 340,166.72 = 139,017.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,486.35/340,166.72 = 139,017.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,486.35x = 340,166.72 × 139,017.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,486.35x = 47,289,015,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,289,015,940.54/246,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,852.47

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