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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,429.72, 340,047.54 and 181,933.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,429.72, 340,047.54 and 181,933.29 is: 251,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,429.72 : 340,047.54 = 181,933.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,429.72/340,047.54 = 181,933.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,429.72x = 340,047.54 × 181,933.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,429.72x = 61,865,967,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,865,967,708.61/246,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,049.13

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