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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,174.22, 339,391.40 and 184,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,174.22, 339,391.40 and 184,658.91 is: 254,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,174.22 : 339,391.40 = 184,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,174.22/339,391.40 = 184,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,174.22x = 339,391.40 × 184,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,174.22x = 62,671,645,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,671,645,987.37/246,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,582.49

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