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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,132.12, 339,631.68 and 137,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,132.12, 339,631.68 and 137,209.73 is: 189,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,132.12 : 339,631.68 = 137,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,132.12/339,631.68 = 137,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,132.12x = 339,631.68 × 137,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,132.12x = 46,600,769,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,600,769,414.09/246,132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,332.34

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