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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,457.68, 340,031.89 and 137,544.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,457.68, 340,031.89 and 137,544.47 is: 189,766.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,457.68 : 340,031.89 = 137,544.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,457.68/340,031.89 = 137,544.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,457.68x = 340,031.89 × 137,544.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,457.68x = 46,769,506,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,769,506,093.15/246,457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,766.88

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