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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,573.90, 340,266.15 and 139,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,573.90, 340,266.15 and 139,148.46 is: 192,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,573.90 : 340,266.15 = 139,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,573.90/340,266.15 = 139,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,573.90x = 340,266.15 × 139,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,573.90x = 47,347,510,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,347,510,762.63/246,573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,021.58

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