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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,611.22, 340,324.65 and 139,185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,611.22, 340,324.65 and 139,185.78 is: 192,077.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,611.22 : 340,324.65 = 139,185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,611.22/340,324.65 = 139,185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,611.22x = 340,324.65 × 139,185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,611.22x = 47,368,351,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368,351,863.48/246,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,077.03

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