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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,761.21, 340,524.18 and 137,866.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,761.21, 340,524.18 and 137,866.37 is: 190,252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,761.21 : 340,524.18 = 137,866.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,761.21/340,524.18 = 137,866.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,761.21x = 340,524.18 × 137,866.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,761.21x = 46,946,830,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,946,830,891.21/246,761.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,252.07

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