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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,637.53, 340,520.63 and 151,196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,637.53, 340,520.63 and 151,196.85 is: 208,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,637.53 : 340,520.63 = 151,196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,637.53/340,520.63 = 151,196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,637.53x = 340,520.63 × 151,196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,637.53x = 51,485,645,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,485,645,860.03/246,637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,750.25

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