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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,187.46, 339,569.96 and 150,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,187.46, 339,569.96 and 150,741.38 is: 207,919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,187.46 : 339,569.96 = 150,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,187.46/339,569.96 = 150,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,187.46x = 339,569.96 × 150,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,187.46x = 51,187,244,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,187,244,376.94/246,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,919.79

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