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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,714.30, 340,446.74 and 139,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,714.30, 340,446.74 and 139,294.94 is: 192,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,714.30 : 340,446.74 = 139,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,714.30/340,446.74 = 139,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,714.30x = 340,446.74 × 139,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,714.30x = 47,422,505,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422,505,822.79/246,714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,216.28

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