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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,586.08, 340,283.25 and 139,153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,586.08, 340,283.25 and 139,153.35 is: 192,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,586.08 : 340,283.25 = 139,153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,586.08/340,283.25 = 139,153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,586.08x = 340,283.25 × 139,153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,586.08x = 47,351,554,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351,554,186.39/246,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,028.50

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