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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,640.03, 340,524.08 and 151,199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,640.03, 340,524.08 and 151,199.35 is: 208,753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,640.03 : 340,524.08 = 151,199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,640.03/340,524.08 = 151,199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,640.03x = 340,524.08 × 151,199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,640.03x = 51,487,019,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,487,019,555.35/246,640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,753.70

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