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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,763.77, 340,531.35 and 139,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,763.77, 340,531.35 and 139,327.38 is: 192,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,763.77 : 340,531.35 = 139,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,763.77/340,531.35 = 139,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,763.77x = 340,531.35 × 139,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,763.77x = 47,445,340,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,445,340,803.36/246,763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,270.29

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