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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,805.98, 340,573.56 and 139,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,805.98, 340,573.56 and 139,361.10 is: 192,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,805.98 : 340,573.56 = 139,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,805.98/340,573.56 = 139,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,805.98x = 340,573.56 × 139,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,805.98x = 47,462,705,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462,705,952.52/246,805.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,307.76

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