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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,214.11, 340,055.57 and 165,501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,214.11, 340,055.57 and 165,501.46 is: 228,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,214.11 : 340,055.57 = 165,501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,214.11/340,055.57 = 165,501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,214.11x = 340,055.57 × 165,501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,214.11x = 56,279,693,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,279,693,316.13/246,214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,580.29

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