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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,698.06, 340,440.90 and 139,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,698.06, 340,440.90 and 139,265.78 is: 192,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,698.06 : 340,440.90 = 139,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,698.06/340,440.90 = 139,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,698.06x = 340,440.90 × 139,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,698.06x = 47,411,767,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411,767,482.40/246,698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,185.41

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