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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,154.65, 339,711.33 and 137,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,154.65, 339,711.33 and 137,266.35 is: 189,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,154.65 : 339,711.33 = 137,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,154.65/339,711.33 = 137,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,154.65x = 339,711.33 × 137,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,154.65x = 46,630,934,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,630,934,322.75/246,154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,437.55

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