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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,914.82, 340,770.09 and 139,491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,914.82, 340,770.09 and 139,491.76 is: 192,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,914.82 : 340,770.09 = 139,491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,914.82/340,770.09 = 139,491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,914.82x = 340,770.09 × 139,491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,914.82x = 47,534,619,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,534,619,609.46/246,914.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,514.24

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