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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,669.35, 340,469.49 and 139,302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,669.35, 340,469.49 and 139,302.23 is: 192,274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,669.35 : 340,469.49 = 139,302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,669.35/340,469.49 = 139,302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,669.35x = 340,469.49 × 139,302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,669.35x = 47,428,159,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,159,203.96/246,669.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,274.23

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