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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,211.11, 340,051.43 and 165,498.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,211.11, 340,051.43 and 165,498.46 is: 228,576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,211.11 : 340,051.43 = 165,498.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,211.11/340,051.43 = 165,498.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,211.11x = 340,051.43 × 165,498.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,211.11x = 56,277,987,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,277,987,549.42/246,211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,576.15

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