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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,772.36, 340,544.82 and 139,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,772.36, 340,544.82 and 139,341.16 is: 192,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,772.36 : 340,544.82 = 139,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,772.36/340,544.82 = 139,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,772.36x = 340,544.82 × 139,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,772.36x = 47,451,910,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,451,910,250.79/246,772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,290.22

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