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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,863.04, 340,674.32 and 137,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,863.04, 340,674.32 and 137,962.60 is: 190,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,863.04 : 340,674.32 = 137,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,863.04/340,674.32 = 137,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,863.04x = 340,674.32 × 137,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,863.04x = 47,000,314,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000,314,940.43/246,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,390.25

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