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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,312.06, 340,065.78 and 188,844.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,312.06, 340,065.78 and 188,844.82 is: 260,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,312.06 : 340,065.78 = 188,844.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,312.06/340,065.78 = 188,844.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,312.06x = 340,065.78 × 188,844.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,312.06x = 64,219,659,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219,659,453.93/246,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,724.79

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