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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,861.04, 340,671.56 and 137,960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,861.04, 340,671.56 and 137,960.60 is: 190,387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,861.04 : 340,671.56 = 137,960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,861.04/340,671.56 = 137,960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,861.04x = 340,671.56 × 137,960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,861.04x = 46,999,252,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,999,252,820.54/246,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,387.49

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