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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,684.03, 340,421.59 and 139,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,684.03, 340,421.59 and 139,251.76 is: 192,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,684.03 : 340,421.59 = 139,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,684.03/340,421.59 = 139,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,684.03x = 340,421.59 × 139,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,684.03x = 47,404,304,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,304,089.22/246,684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,166.08

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