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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,165.65, 339,726.51 and 137,277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,165.65, 339,726.51 and 137,277.35 is: 189,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,165.65 : 339,726.51 = 137,277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,165.65/339,726.51 = 137,277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,165.65x = 339,726.51 × 137,277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,165.65x = 46,636,753,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,636,753,318.92/246,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,452.73

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