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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,578.31, 340,252.65 and 182,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,578.31, 340,252.65 and 182,082.06 is: 251,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,578.31 : 340,252.65 = 182,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,578.31/340,252.65 = 182,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,578.31x = 340,252.65 × 182,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,578.31x = 61,953,903,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953,903,432.46/246,578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,254.47

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