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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,561.22, 340,263.21 and 139,124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,561.22, 340,263.21 and 139,124.98 is: 191,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,561.22 : 340,263.21 = 139,124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,561.22/340,263.21 = 139,124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,561.22x = 340,263.21 × 139,124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,561.22x = 47,339,112,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,112,285.99/246,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,997.40

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