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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004.32, 339,475.44 and 137,102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004.32, 339,475.44 and 137,102.85 is: 189,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004.32 : 339,475.44 = 137,102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004.32/339,475.44 = 137,102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004.32x = 339,475.44 × 137,102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004.32x = 46,543,050,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543,050,329.00/246,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,196.07

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