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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,581.37, 340,262.91 and 151,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,581.37, 340,262.91 and 151,075.08 is: 208,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,581.37 : 340,262.91 = 151,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,581.37/340,262.91 = 151,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,581.37x = 340,262.91 × 151,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,581.37x = 51,405,246,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,405,246,349.28/246,581.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,471.74

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