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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,685.03, 340,422.97 and 139,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,685.03, 340,422.97 and 139,252.76 is: 192,167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,685.03 : 340,422.97 = 139,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,685.03/340,422.97 = 139,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,685.03x = 340,422.97 × 139,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,685.03x = 47,404,838,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,838,139.90/246,685.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,167.47

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