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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,591.78, 340,297.15 and 137,695.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,591.78, 340,297.15 and 137,695.58 is: 190,020.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,591.78 : 340,297.15 = 137,695.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,591.78/340,297.15 = 137,695.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,591.78x = 340,297.15 × 137,695.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,591.78x = 46,857,412,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,857,412,930.17/246,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,020.18

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