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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,064, 339,471.12 and 155,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,064, 339,471.12 and 155,386.12 is: 214,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,064 : 339,471.12 = 155,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,064/339,471.12 = 155,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,064x = 339,471.12 × 155,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,064x = 52,749,100,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,749,100,188.85/246,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,371.47

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