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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,733.26, 340,492.05 and 139,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,733.26, 340,492.05 and 139,303.50 is: 192,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,733.26 : 340,492.05 = 139,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,733.26/340,492.05 = 139,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,733.26x = 340,492.05 × 139,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,733.26x = 47,431,734,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431,734,287.18/246,733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,238.92

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