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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,567.42, 340,171.74 and 182,191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,567.42, 340,171.74 and 182,191.86 is: 251,357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,567.42 : 340,171.74 = 182,191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,567.42/340,171.74 = 182,191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,567.42x = 340,171.74 × 182,191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,567.42x = 61,976,522,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,976,522,030.04/246,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,357.30

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