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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,763.07, 340,526.77 and 137,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,763.07, 340,526.77 and 137,868.24 is: 190,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,763.07 : 340,526.77 = 137,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,763.07/340,526.77 = 137,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,763.07x = 340,526.77 × 137,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,763.07x = 46,947,827,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947,827,385.09/246,763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,254.67

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