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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,696.81, 340,439.18 and 139,264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,696.81, 340,439.18 and 139,264.53 is: 192,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,696.81 : 340,439.18 = 139,264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,696.81/340,439.18 = 139,264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,696.81x = 340,439.18 × 139,264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,696.81x = 47,411,101,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411,101,699.96/246,696.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,183.68

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