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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,667.89, 340,402.73 and 139,239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,667.89, 340,402.73 and 139,239.21 is: 192,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,667.89 : 340,402.73 = 139,239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,667.89/340,402.73 = 139,239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,667.89x = 340,402.73 × 139,239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,667.89x = 47,397,406,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,397,406,510.85/246,667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,150.70

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