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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,607.94, 340,282.46 and 149,761.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,607.94, 340,282.46 and 149,761.43 is: 206,648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,607.94 : 340,282.46 = 149,761.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,607.94/340,282.46 = 149,761.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,607.94x = 340,282.46 × 149,761.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,607.94x = 50,961,186,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,961,186,486.51/246,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,648.61

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