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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,608.81, 340,283.67 and 149,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,608.81, 340,283.67 and 149,762.30 is: 206,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,608.81 : 340,283.67 = 149,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,608.81/340,283.67 = 149,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,608.81x = 340,283.67 × 149,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,608.81x = 50,961,665,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,961,665,071.64/246,608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,649.82

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