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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,557.72, 340,007.88 and 149,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,557.72, 340,007.88 and 149,775.68 is: 206,543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,557.72 : 340,007.88 = 149,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,557.72/340,007.88 = 149,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,557.72x = 340,007.88 × 149,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,557.72x = 50,924,911,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,924,911,432.36/246,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,543.57

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