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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,491.06, 340,365.06 and 156,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,491.06, 340,365.06 and 156,006.68 is: 215,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,491.06 : 340,365.06 = 156,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,491.06/340,365.06 = 156,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,491.06x = 340,365.06 × 156,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,491.06x = 53,099,222,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099,222,998.60/246,491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,420.48

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