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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,145.17, 339,511.71 and 150,699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,145.17, 339,511.71 and 150,699.03 is: 207,861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,145.17 : 339,511.71 = 150,699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,145.17/339,511.71 = 150,699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,145.17x = 339,511.71 × 150,699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,145.17x = 51,164,083,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,164,083,673.08/246,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,861.42

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