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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,694.57, 340,447.34 and 139,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,694.57, 340,447.34 and 139,283.71 is: 192,216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,694.57 : 340,447.34 = 139,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,694.57/340,447.34 = 139,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,694.57x = 340,447.34 × 139,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,694.57x = 47,418,768,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418,768,574.83/246,694.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,216.51

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