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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,697.58, 340,451.48 and 139,286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,697.58, 340,451.48 and 139,286.72 is: 192,220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,697.58 : 340,451.48 = 139,286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,697.58/340,451.48 = 139,286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,697.58x = 340,451.48 × 139,286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,697.58x = 47,420,369,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420,369,968.35/246,697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,220.65

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