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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,714.61, 340,447.16 and 139,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,714.61, 340,447.16 and 139,295.25 is: 192,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,714.61 : 340,447.16 = 139,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,714.61/340,447.16 = 139,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,714.61x = 340,447.16 × 139,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,714.61x = 47,422,672,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422,672,263.99/246,714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,216.72

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