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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,512.08, 340,181.13 and 139,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,512.08, 340,181.13 and 139,079.35 is: 191,926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,512.08 : 340,181.13 = 139,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,512.08/340,181.13 = 139,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,512.08x = 340,181.13 × 139,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,512.08x = 47,312,170,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,312,170,442.67/246,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,926.38

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