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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,569.22, 340,268.31 and 139,140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,569.22, 340,268.31 and 139,140.54 is: 192,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,569.22 : 340,268.31 = 139,140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,569.22/340,268.31 = 139,140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,569.22x = 340,268.31 × 139,140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,569.22x = 47,345,116,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,345,116,398.29/246,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,015.52

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