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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,831.48, 370,264.50 and 122,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,831.48, 370,264.50 and 122,139 is: 183,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,831.48 : 370,264.50 = 122,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,831.48/370,264.50 = 122,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,831.48x = 370,264.50 × 122,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,831.48x = 45,223,735,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,223,735,765.50/246,831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,217.05

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