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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,581.75, 340,263.43 and 151,075.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,581.75, 340,263.43 and 151,075.46 is: 208,472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,581.75 : 340,263.43 = 151,075.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,581.75/340,263.43 = 151,075.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,581.75x = 340,263.43 × 151,075.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,581.75x = 51,405,452,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,405,452,129.42/246,581.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,472.25

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