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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,222.56, 339,711.52 and 150,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,222.56, 339,711.52 and 150,629.60 is: 207,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,222.56 : 339,711.52 = 150,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,222.56/339,711.52 = 150,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,222.56x = 339,711.52 × 150,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,222.56x = 51,170,610,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,170,610,372.99/246,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,822.59

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