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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,793.59, 340,245.79 and 195,974.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,793.59, 340,245.79 and 195,974.53 is: 270,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,793.59 : 340,245.79 = 195,974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,793.59/340,245.79 = 195,974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,793.59x = 340,245.79 × 195,974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,793.59x = 66,679,507,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,679,507,439.18/246,793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,183.30

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