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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,014.82, 339,515.15 and 150,540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,014.82, 339,515.15 and 150,540.12 is: 207,754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,014.82 : 339,515.15 = 150,540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,014.82/339,515.15 = 150,540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,014.82x = 339,515.15 × 150,540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,014.82x = 51,110,650,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,110,650,670.12/246,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,754.36

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