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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,098.88, 339,691.51 and 142,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,098.88, 339,691.51 and 142,759.19 is: 197,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,098.88 : 339,691.51 = 142,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,098.88/339,691.51 = 142,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,098.88x = 339,691.51 × 142,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,098.88x = 48,494,082,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,494,082,940.57/246,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,051.22

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