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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,232.52, 339,776.34 and 150,766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,232.52, 339,776.34 and 150,766.28 is: 208,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,232.52 : 339,776.34 = 150,766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,232.52/339,776.34 = 150,766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,232.52x = 339,776.34 × 150,766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,232.52x = 51,226,814,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,226,814,813.82/246,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,042.44

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