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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,285.24, 340,097.58 and 185,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,285.24, 340,097.58 and 185,752.32 is: 256,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,285.24 : 340,097.58 = 185,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,285.24/340,097.58 = 185,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,285.24x = 340,097.58 × 185,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,285.24x = 63,173,914,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,173,914,511.39/246,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,507.11

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