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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,927.63, 340,758.32 and 139,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,927.63, 340,758.32 and 139,495.71 is: 192,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,927.63 : 340,758.32 = 139,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,927.63/340,758.32 = 139,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,927.63x = 340,758.32 × 139,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,927.63x = 47,534,323,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,534,323,089.33/246,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,503.05

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