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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,938.44, 340,773.60 and 139,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,938.44, 340,773.60 and 139,543.24 is: 192,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,938.44 : 340,773.60 = 139,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,938.44/340,773.60 = 139,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,938.44x = 340,773.60 × 139,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,938.44x = 47,552,652,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552,652,250.46/246,938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,568.85

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