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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,580.10, 340,298.52 and 139,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,580.10, 340,298.52 and 139,159.52 is: 192,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,580.10 : 340,298.52 = 139,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,580.10/340,298.52 = 139,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,580.10x = 340,298.52 × 139,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,580.10x = 47,355,778,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,778,699.91/246,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,050.29

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