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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,565.41, 340,168.98 and 182,189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,565.41, 340,168.98 and 182,189.85 is: 251,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,565.41 : 340,168.98 = 182,189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,565.41/340,168.98 = 182,189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,565.41x = 340,168.98 × 182,189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,565.41x = 61,975,335,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,975,335,440.85/246,565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,354.54

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