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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,773.88, 340,545.33 and 139,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,773.88, 340,545.33 and 139,337.55 is: 192,284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,773.88 : 340,545.33 = 139,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,773.88/340,545.33 = 139,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,773.88x = 340,545.33 × 139,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,773.88x = 47,450,751,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,450,751,946.14/246,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,284.34

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