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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,995.26, 340,844.73 and 139,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,995.26, 340,844.73 and 139,562.98 is: 192,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,995.26 : 340,844.73 = 139,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,995.26/340,844.73 = 139,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,995.26x = 340,844.73 × 139,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,995.26x = 47,569,306,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,569,306,777.87/246,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,591.98

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