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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,614.02, 340,293.20 and 137,705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,614.02, 340,293.20 and 137,705.06 is: 190,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,614.02 : 340,293.20 = 137,705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,614.02/340,293.20 = 137,705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,614.02x = 340,293.20 × 137,705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,614.02x = 46,860,095,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860,095,523.59/246,614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,013.92

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