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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,585.61, 340,288.22 and 139,178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,585.61, 340,288.22 and 139,178.39 is: 192,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,585.61 : 340,288.22 = 139,178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,585.61/340,288.22 = 139,178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,585.61x = 340,288.22 × 139,178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,585.61x = 47,360,766,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,766,750.39/246,585.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,066.22

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