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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,563.66, 340,254.52 and 137,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,563.66, 340,254.52 and 137,669.68 is: 189,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,563.66 : 340,254.52 = 137,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,563.66/340,254.52 = 137,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,563.66x = 340,254.52 × 137,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,563.66x = 46,842,730,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842,730,886.95/246,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,982.30

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