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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,458.68, 340,033.27 and 137,545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,458.68, 340,033.27 and 137,545.47 is: 189,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,458.68 : 340,033.27 = 137,545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,458.68/340,033.27 = 137,545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,458.68x = 340,033.27 × 137,545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,458.68x = 46,770,035,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770,035,937.79/246,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,768.26

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