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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,487.46, 340,146.95 and 139,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,487.46, 340,146.95 and 139,054.73 is: 191,892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,487.46 : 340,146.95 = 139,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,487.46/340,146.95 = 139,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,487.46x = 340,146.95 × 139,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,487.46x = 47,299,039,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299,039,896.57/246,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,892.28

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