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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,579.60, 340,297.83 and 139,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,579.60, 340,297.83 and 139,159.02 is: 192,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,579.60 : 340,297.83 = 139,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,579.60/340,297.83 = 139,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,579.60x = 340,297.83 × 139,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,579.60x = 47,355,512,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,512,530.93/246,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,049.60

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