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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,124.65, 369,186.98 and 140,857.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,124.65, 369,186.98 and 140,857.05 is: 211,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,124.65 : 369,186.98 = 140,857.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,124.65/369,186.98 = 140,857.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,124.65x = 369,186.98 × 140,857.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,124.65x = 52,002,588,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,002,588,196.92/246,124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,285.58

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