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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,435.22, 340,055.13 and 181,938.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,435.22, 340,055.13 and 181,938.79 is: 251,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,435.22 : 340,055.13 = 181,938.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,435.22/340,055.13 = 181,938.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,435.22x = 340,055.13 × 181,938.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,435.22x = 61,869,218,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,869,218,885.49/246,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,056.72

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