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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,733.76, 340,492.74 and 139,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,733.76, 340,492.74 and 139,304 is: 192,239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,733.76 : 340,492.74 = 139,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,733.76/340,492.74 = 139,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,733.76x = 340,492.74 × 139,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,733.76x = 47,432,000,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432,000,652.96/246,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,239.61

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