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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,939.66, 340,783.74 and 139,514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,939.66, 340,783.74 and 139,514.22 is: 192,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,939.66 : 340,783.74 = 139,514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,939.66/340,783.74 = 139,514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,939.66x = 340,783.74 × 139,514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,939.66x = 47,544,177,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,544,177,674.78/246,939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,533.58

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