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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,180, 339,559.68 and 150,733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,180, 339,559.68 and 150,733.83 is: 207,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,180 : 339,559.68 = 150,733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,180/339,559.68 = 150,733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,180x = 339,559.68 × 150,733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,180x = 51,183,131,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183,131,079.97/246,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,909.38

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