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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,763.21, 340,526.94 and 137,868.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,763.21, 340,526.94 and 137,868.37 is: 190,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,763.21 : 340,526.94 = 137,868.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,763.21/340,526.94 = 137,868.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,763.21x = 340,526.94 × 137,868.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,763.21x = 46,947,894,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947,894,158.89/246,763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,254.84

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