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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,063, 339,469.74 and 155,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,063, 339,469.74 and 155,385.12 is: 214,370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,063 : 339,469.74 = 155,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,063/339,469.74 = 155,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,063x = 339,469.74 × 155,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,063x = 52,748,546,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,748,546,286.27/246,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,370.09

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