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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,491.52, 340,365.75 and 156,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,491.52, 340,365.75 and 156,007.14 is: 215,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,491.52 : 340,365.75 = 156,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,491.52/340,365.75 = 156,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,491.52x = 340,365.75 × 156,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,491.52x = 53,099,487,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099,487,211.46/246,491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,421.15

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