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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,718.13, 340,490.80 and 196,148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,718.13, 340,490.80 and 196,148.19 is: 270,700.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,718.13 : 340,490.80 = 196,148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,718.13/340,490.80 = 196,148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,718.13x = 340,490.80 × 196,148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,718.13x = 66,786,653,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786,653,641.28/246,718.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,700.23

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