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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,583, 340,265.15 and 151,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,583, 340,265.15 and 151,076.71 is: 208,473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,583 : 340,265.15 = 151,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,583/340,265.15 = 151,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,583x = 340,265.15 × 151,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,583x = 51,406,139,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,406,139,389.66/246,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,473.98

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