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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,586.44, 340,287.96 and 139,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,586.44, 340,287.96 and 139,191.39 is: 192,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,586.44 : 340,287.96 = 139,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,586.44/340,287.96 = 139,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,586.44x = 340,287.96 × 139,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,586.44x = 47,365,154,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,365,154,152.66/246,586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,083.37

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