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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,565.16, 340,256.59 and 137,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,565.16, 340,256.59 and 137,671.18 is: 189,984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,565.16 : 340,256.59 = 137,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,565.16/340,256.59 = 137,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,565.16x = 340,256.59 × 137,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,565.16x = 46,843,526,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843,526,248.08/246,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,984.37

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