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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,479.17, 340,061.73 and 194,631.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,479.17, 340,061.73 and 194,631.67 is: 268,528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,479.17 : 340,061.73 = 194,631.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,479.17/340,061.73 = 194,631.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,479.17x = 340,061.73 × 194,631.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,479.17x = 66,186,782,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,186,782,412.99/246,479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,528.91

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