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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,759.13, 340,521.33 and 137,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,759.13, 340,521.33 and 137,864.30 is: 190,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,759.13 : 340,521.33 = 137,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,759.13/340,521.33 = 137,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,759.13x = 340,521.33 × 137,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,759.13x = 46,945,735,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,945,735,901.44/246,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,249.23

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