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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,912.22, 340,766.51 and 139,489.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,912.22, 340,766.51 and 139,489.17 is: 192,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,912.22 : 340,766.51 = 139,489.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,912.22/340,766.51 = 139,489.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,912.22x = 340,766.51 × 139,489.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,912.22x = 47,533,237,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533,237,992.42/246,912.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,510.68

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