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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,493.48, 340,159.98 and 139,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,493.48, 340,159.98 and 139,063.54 is: 191,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,493.48 : 340,159.98 = 139,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,493.48/340,159.98 = 139,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,493.48x = 340,159.98 × 139,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,493.48x = 47,303,850,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303,850,985.13/246,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,907.11

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