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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,763.98, 340,550.46 and 139,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,763.98, 340,550.46 and 139,336.74 is: 192,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,763.98 : 340,550.46 = 139,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,763.98/340,550.46 = 139,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,763.98x = 340,550.46 × 139,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,763.98x = 47,451,190,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,451,190,901.90/246,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,293.83

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