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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,942.47, 370,465.35 and 140,375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,942.47, 370,465.35 and 140,375.43 is: 210,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,942.47 : 370,465.35 = 140,375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,942.47/370,465.35 = 140,375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,942.47x = 370,465.35 × 140,375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,942.47x = 52,004,232,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,004,232,279.94/246,942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,592.50

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