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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,821.80, 370,367.10 and 134,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,821.80, 370,367.10 and 134,495.40 is: 201,816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,821.80 : 370,367.10 = 134,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,821.80/370,367.10 = 134,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,821.80x = 370,367.10 × 134,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,821.80x = 49,812,671,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,812,671,261.34/246,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,816.34

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