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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,624.55, 340,571.87 and 181,523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,624.55, 340,571.87 and 181,523.03 is: 250,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,624.55 : 340,571.87 = 181,523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,624.55/340,571.87 = 181,523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,624.55x = 340,571.87 × 181,523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,624.55x = 61,821,635,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,821,635,334.87/246,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,671.05

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