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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,617.22, 340,332.93 and 139,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,617.22, 340,332.93 and 139,191.78 is: 192,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,617.22 : 340,332.93 = 139,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,617.22/340,332.93 = 139,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,617.22x = 340,332.93 × 139,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,617.22x = 47,371,546,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371,546,319.32/246,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,085.31

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