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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,607.22, 340,317.24 and 139,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,607.22, 340,317.24 and 139,176.92 is: 192,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,607.22 : 340,317.24 = 139,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,607.22/340,317.24 = 139,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,607.22x = 340,317.24 × 139,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,607.22x = 47,364,305,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,305,286.10/246,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,063.74

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