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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,941.64, 340,759.26 and 139,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,941.64, 340,759.26 and 139,521 is: 192,527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,941.64 : 340,759.26 = 139,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,941.64/340,759.26 = 139,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,941.64x = 340,759.26 × 139,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,941.64x = 47,543,072,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543,072,714.46/246,941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,527.57

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