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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,078.10, 369,117.32 and 140,823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,078.10, 369,117.32 and 140,823.26 is: 211,234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,078.10 : 369,117.32 = 140,823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,078.10/369,117.32 = 140,823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,078.10x = 369,117.32 × 140,823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,078.10x = 51,980,304,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,980,304,324.86/246,078.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,234.99

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