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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,007.32, 339,479.58 and 137,105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,007.32, 339,479.58 and 137,105.85 is: 189,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,007.32 : 339,479.58 = 137,105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,007.32/339,479.58 = 137,105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,007.32x = 339,479.58 × 137,105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,007.32x = 46,544,636,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,544,636,373.54/246,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,200.21

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