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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,719.34, 340,456.11 and 139,293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,719.34, 340,456.11 and 139,293.90 is: 192,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,719.34 : 340,456.11 = 139,293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,719.34/340,456.11 = 139,293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,719.34x = 340,456.11 × 139,293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,719.34x = 47,423,459,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,459,340.73/246,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,216.22

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