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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,514.08, 340,396.80 and 156,029.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,514.08, 340,396.80 and 156,029.67 is: 215,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,514.08 : 340,396.80 = 156,029.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,514.08/340,396.80 = 156,029.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,514.08x = 340,396.80 × 156,029.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,514.08x = 53,112,000,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,112,000,373.06/246,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,452.20

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