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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,426.91, 340,106.04 and 150,988.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,426.91, 340,106.04 and 150,988.96 is: 208,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,426.91 : 340,106.04 = 150,988.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,426.91/340,106.04 = 150,988.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,426.91x = 340,106.04 × 150,988.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,426.91x = 51,352,257,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,352,257,269.32/246,426.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,387.38

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