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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,785.54, 340,544.66 and 139,366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,785.54, 340,544.66 and 139,366.17 is: 192,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,785.54 : 340,544.66 = 139,366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,785.54/340,544.66 = 139,366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,785.54x = 340,544.66 × 139,366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,785.54x = 47,460,404,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,460,404,281.32/246,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,314.37

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