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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.38, 340,835.40 and 139,553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.38, 340,835.40 and 139,553.11 is: 192,580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.38 : 340,835.40 = 139,553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.38/340,835.40 = 139,553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.38x = 340,835.40 × 139,553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.38x = 47,564,641,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,564,641,017.46/246,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,580.79

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