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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,579.43, 340,260.85 and 139,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,579.43, 340,260.85 and 139,159.45 is: 192,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,579.43 : 340,260.85 = 139,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,579.43/340,260.85 = 139,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,579.43x = 340,260.85 × 139,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,579.43x = 47,350,512,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,350,512,742.53/246,579.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,029.45

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