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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,972, 340,835.94 and 139,539.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,972, 340,835.94 and 139,539.27 is: 192,572.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,972 : 340,835.94 = 139,539.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,972/340,835.94 = 139,539.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,972x = 340,835.94 × 139,539.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,972x = 47,559,998,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,559,998,257.36/246,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,572.43

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