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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,360.43, 339,951.90 and 181,863.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,360.43, 339,951.90 and 181,863.91 is: 250,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,360.43 : 339,951.90 = 181,863.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,360.43/339,951.90 = 181,863.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,360.43x = 339,951.90 × 181,863.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,360.43x = 61,824,981,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,981,745.93/246,360.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,953.38

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