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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.62, 340,542.03 and 137,873.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.62, 340,542.03 and 137,873.97 is: 190,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.62 : 340,542.03 = 137,873.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.62/340,542.03 = 137,873.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.62x = 340,542.03 × 137,873.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.62x = 46,951,882,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,951,882,144.99/246,769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,266.06

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