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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,227.10, 339,822.41 and 137,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,227.10, 339,822.41 and 137,348.59 is: 189,557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,227.10 : 339,822.41 = 137,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,227.10/339,822.41 = 137,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,227.10x = 339,822.41 × 137,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,227.10x = 46,674,128,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674,128,357.72/246,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,557.24

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