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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,631.72, 340,352.94 and 139,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,631.72, 340,352.94 and 139,206.28 is: 192,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,631.72 : 340,352.94 = 139,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,631.72/340,352.94 = 139,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,631.72x = 340,352.94 × 139,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,631.72x = 47,379,266,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,379,266,664.46/246,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,105.32

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