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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,631.02, 340,334.73 and 139,186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,631.02, 340,334.73 and 139,186.44 is: 192,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,631.02 : 340,334.73 = 139,186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,631.02/340,334.73 = 139,186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,631.02x = 340,334.73 × 139,186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,631.02x = 47,369,979,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369,979,477.06/246,631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,068.21

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