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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,002.81, 339,473.37 and 137,101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,002.81, 339,473.37 and 137,101.35 is: 189,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,002.81 : 339,473.37 = 137,101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,002.81/339,473.37 = 137,101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,002.81x = 339,473.37 × 137,101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,002.81x = 46,542,257,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,257,316.05/246,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,194.01

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