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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,279.24, 340,089.30 and 185,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,279.24, 340,089.30 and 185,746.32 is: 256,498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,279.24 : 340,089.30 = 185,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,279.24/340,089.30 = 185,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,279.24x = 340,089.30 × 185,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,279.24x = 63,170,335,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170,335,946.38/246,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,498.83

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