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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,198.96, 339,837.66 and 153,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,198.96, 339,837.66 and 153,137.16 is: 211,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,198.96 : 339,837.66 = 153,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,198.96/339,837.66 = 153,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,198.96x = 339,837.66 × 153,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,198.96x = 52,041,774,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,041,774,113.45/246,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,380.97

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