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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,888.07, 340,712.54 and 139,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,888.07, 340,712.54 and 139,462.63 is: 192,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,888.07 : 340,712.54 = 139,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,888.07/340,712.54 = 139,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,888.07x = 340,712.54 × 139,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,888.07x = 47,516,666,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,516,666,902.38/246,888.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,462.39

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