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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,550.83, 340,250.39 and 139,120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,550.83, 340,250.39 and 139,120.93 is: 191,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,550.83 : 340,250.39 = 139,120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,550.83/340,250.39 = 139,120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,550.83x = 340,250.39 × 139,120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,550.83x = 47,335,950,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,335,950,689.66/246,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,992.66

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