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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,609.06, 340,284.02 and 149,762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,609.06, 340,284.02 and 149,762.55 is: 206,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,609.06 : 340,284.02 = 149,762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,609.06/340,284.02 = 149,762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,609.06x = 340,284.02 × 149,762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,609.06x = 50,961,801,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,961,801,810.64/246,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,650.16

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