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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,666.06, 340,405.47 and 139,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,666.06, 340,405.47 and 139,246.02 is: 192,163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,666.06 : 340,405.47 = 139,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,666.06/340,405.47 = 139,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,666.06x = 340,405.47 × 139,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,666.06x = 47,400,106,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400,106,883.73/246,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,163.07

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