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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,886.95, 340,724.97 and 139,476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,886.95, 340,724.97 and 139,476.70 is: 192,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,886.95 : 340,724.97 = 139,476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,886.95/340,724.97 = 139,476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,886.95x = 340,724.97 × 139,476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,886.95x = 47,523,194,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523,194,423.20/246,886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,489.70

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