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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,542.52, 340,137.36 and 182,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,542.52, 340,137.36 and 182,166.96 is: 251,322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,542.52 : 340,137.36 = 182,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,542.52/340,137.36 = 182,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,542.52x = 340,137.36 × 182,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,542.52x = 61,961,788,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961,788,853.63/246,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,322.93

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