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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,359.43, 339,950.52 and 181,862.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,359.43, 339,950.52 and 181,862.91 is: 250,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,359.43 : 339,950.52 = 181,862.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,359.43/339,950.52 = 181,862.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,359.43x = 339,950.52 × 181,862.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,359.43x = 61,824,390,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,390,823.21/246,359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,952.00

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