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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,888.46, 340,727.05 and 139,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,888.46, 340,727.05 and 139,478.20 is: 192,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,888.46 : 340,727.05 = 139,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,888.46/340,727.05 = 139,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,888.46x = 340,727.05 × 139,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,888.46x = 47,523,995,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523,995,625.31/246,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,491.77

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