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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,607.72, 340,319.82 and 139,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,607.72, 340,319.82 and 139,182.28 is: 192,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,607.72 : 340,319.82 = 139,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,607.72/340,319.82 = 139,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,607.72x = 340,319.82 × 139,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,607.72x = 47,366,488,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366,488,476.79/246,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,072.20

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