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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,734.26, 340,493.43 and 139,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,734.26, 340,493.43 and 139,304.50 is: 192,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,734.26 : 340,493.43 = 139,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,734.26/340,493.43 = 139,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,734.26x = 340,493.43 × 139,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,734.26x = 47,432,267,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432,267,019.44/246,734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,240.30

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