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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,540.52, 340,134.60 and 182,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,540.52, 340,134.60 and 182,164.96 is: 251,320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,540.52 : 340,134.60 = 182,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,540.52/340,134.60 = 182,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,540.52x = 340,134.60 × 182,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,540.52x = 61,960,605,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,960,605,803.62/246,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,320.17

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