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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,451.84, 340,078.26 and 181,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,451.84, 340,078.26 and 181,955.32 is: 251,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,451.84 : 340,078.26 = 181,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,451.84/340,078.26 = 181,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,451.84x = 340,078.26 × 181,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,451.84x = 61,879,048,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,879,048,623.34/246,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,079.68

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