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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,588.37, 340,272.57 and 151,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,588.37, 340,272.57 and 151,082.08 is: 208,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,588.37 : 340,272.57 = 151,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,588.37/340,272.57 = 151,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,588.37x = 340,272.57 × 151,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,588.37x = 51,409,087,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409,087,642.55/246,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,481.40

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