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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,686.40, 340,492.98 and 139,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,686.40, 340,492.98 and 139,319.28 is: 192,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,686.40 : 340,492.98 = 139,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,686.40/340,492.98 = 139,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,686.40x = 340,492.98 × 139,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,686.40x = 47,437,236,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437,236,818.65/246,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,297.74

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