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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,302.43, 339,916.61 and 137,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,302.43, 339,916.61 and 137,441 is: 189,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,302.43 : 339,916.61 = 137,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,302.43/339,916.61 = 137,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,302.43x = 339,916.61 × 137,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,302.43x = 46,718,478,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,718,478,795.01/246,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,679.33

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