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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,579.10, 340,297.14 and 139,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,579.10, 340,297.14 and 139,158.52 is: 192,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,579.10 : 340,297.14 = 139,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,579.10/340,297.14 = 139,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,579.10x = 340,297.14 × 139,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,579.10x = 47,355,246,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,246,362.63/246,579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,048.91

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