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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,664.72, 340,113.56 and 182,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,664.72, 340,113.56 and 182,227.20 is: 251,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,664.72 : 340,113.56 = 182,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,664.72/340,113.56 = 182,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,664.72x = 340,113.56 × 182,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,664.72x = 61,977,941,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977,941,720.83/246,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,263.91

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