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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,603.72, 340,314.30 and 139,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,603.72, 340,314.30 and 139,178.28 is: 192,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,603.72 : 340,314.30 = 139,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,603.72/340,314.30 = 139,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,603.72x = 340,314.30 × 139,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,603.72x = 47,364,358,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,358,933.40/246,603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,066.68

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