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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,746.52, 340,507.22 and 139,321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,746.52, 340,507.22 and 139,321.08 is: 192,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,746.52 : 340,507.22 = 139,321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,746.52/340,507.22 = 139,321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,746.52x = 340,507.22 × 139,321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,746.52x = 47,439,832,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,439,832,941.59/246,746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,261.41

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