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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,764.52, 340,535.07 and 139,341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,764.52, 340,535.07 and 139,341.51 is: 192,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,764.52 : 340,535.07 = 139,341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,764.52/340,535.07 = 139,341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,764.52x = 340,535.07 × 139,341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,764.52x = 47,450,670,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,450,670,861.76/246,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,291.30

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