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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,689.88, 370,147.86 and 134,201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,689.88, 370,147.86 and 134,201.58 is: 201,363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,689.88 : 370,147.86 = 134,201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,689.88/370,147.86 = 134,201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,689.88x = 370,147.86 × 134,201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,689.88x = 49,674,427,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674,427,645.62/246,689.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,363.86

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