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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,910.34, 340,764.01 and 139,487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,910.34, 340,764.01 and 139,487.33 is: 192,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,910.34 : 340,764.01 = 139,487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,910.34/340,764.01 = 139,487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,910.34x = 340,764.01 × 139,487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,910.34x = 47,532,260,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532,260,211.17/246,910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,508.18

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