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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,692.63, 340,444.65 and 139,281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,692.63, 340,444.65 and 139,281.77 is: 192,213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,692.63 : 340,444.65 = 139,281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,692.63/340,444.65 = 139,281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,692.63x = 340,444.65 × 139,281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,692.63x = 47,417,734,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,417,734,812.45/246,692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,213.83

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