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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,517.92, 340,115.22 and 194,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,517.92, 340,115.22 and 194,670.50 is: 268,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,517.92 : 340,115.22 = 194,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,517.92/340,115.22 = 194,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,517.92x = 340,115.22 × 194,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,517.92x = 66,210,398,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,210,398,234.43/246,517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,582.50

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