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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,559.41, 340,248.66 and 137,665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,559.41, 340,248.66 and 137,665.43 is: 189,976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,559.41 : 340,248.66 = 137,665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,559.41/340,248.66 = 137,665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,559.41x = 340,248.66 × 137,665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,559.41x = 46,840,476,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,840,476,384.58/246,559.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,976.43

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