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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,698.86, 340,425.42 and 139,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,698.86, 340,425.42 and 139,279.50 is: 192,194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,698.86 : 340,425.42 = 139,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,698.86/340,425.42 = 139,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,698.86x = 340,425.42 × 139,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,698.86x = 47,414,282,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,414,282,284.89/246,698.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,194.98

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