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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,607.81, 340,282.29 and 149,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,607.81, 340,282.29 and 149,761.30 is: 206,648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,607.81 : 340,282.29 = 149,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,607.81/340,282.29 = 149,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,607.81x = 340,282.29 × 149,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,607.81x = 50,961,118,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,961,118,117.38/246,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,648.44

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