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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,564.41, 340,167.60 and 182,188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,564.41, 340,167.60 and 182,188.85 is: 251,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,564.41 : 340,167.60 = 182,188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,564.41/340,167.60 = 182,188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,564.41x = 340,167.60 × 182,188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,564.41x = 61,974,742,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,742,150.42/246,564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,353.16

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