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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,198.05, 339,792.95 and 185,836.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,198.05, 339,792.95 and 185,836.85 is: 256,484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,198.05 : 339,792.95 = 185,836.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,198.05/339,792.95 = 185,836.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,198.05x = 339,792.95 × 185,836.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,198.05x = 63,146,050,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,146,050,551.02/246,198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,484.77

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