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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,663.72, 340,112.18 and 182,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,663.72, 340,112.18 and 182,226.20 is: 251,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,663.72 : 340,112.18 = 182,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,663.72/340,112.18 = 182,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,663.72x = 340,112.18 × 182,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,663.72x = 61,977,348,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977,348,890.12/246,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,262.52

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