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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,492.52, 340,367.13 and 156,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,492.52, 340,367.13 and 156,008.14 is: 215,422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,492.52 : 340,367.13 = 156,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,492.52/340,367.13 = 156,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,492.52x = 340,367.13 × 156,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,492.52x = 53,100,042,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,100,042,868.44/246,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,422.53

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