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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,931.88, 340,738.65 and 139,479.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,931.88, 340,738.65 and 139,479.17 is: 192,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,931.88 : 340,738.65 = 139,479.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,931.88/340,738.65 = 139,479.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,931.88x = 340,738.65 × 139,479.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,931.88x = 47,525,942,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,525,942,385.23/246,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,465.81

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