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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,515.67, 340,112.12 and 194,668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,515.67, 340,112.12 and 194,668.25 is: 268,579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,515.67 : 340,112.12 = 194,668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,515.67/340,112.12 = 194,668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,515.67x = 340,112.12 × 194,668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,515.67x = 66,209,028,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,209,028,530.29/246,515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,579.39

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