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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,563.16, 340,253.83 and 137,669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,563.16, 340,253.83 and 137,669.18 is: 189,981.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,563.16 : 340,253.83 = 137,669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,563.16/340,253.83 = 137,669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,563.16x = 340,253.83 × 137,669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,563.16x = 46,842,465,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842,465,767.96/246,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,981.61

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