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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,498.12, 340,164.72 and 139,102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,498.12, 340,164.72 and 139,102.92 is: 191,960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,498.12 : 340,164.72 = 139,102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,498.12/340,164.72 = 139,102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,498.12x = 340,164.72 × 139,102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,498.12x = 47,317,905,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,905,832.98/246,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,960.51

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