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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,601.72, 340,311.54 and 139,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,601.72, 340,311.54 and 139,176.28 is: 192,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,601.72 : 340,311.54 = 139,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,601.72/340,311.54 = 139,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,601.72x = 340,311.54 × 139,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,601.72x = 47,363,294,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,294,178.27/246,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,063.92

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