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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,665.22, 340,114.26 and 182,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,665.22, 340,114.26 and 182,227.68 is: 251,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,665.22 : 340,114.26 = 182,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,665.22/340,114.26 = 182,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,665.22x = 340,114.26 × 182,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,665.22x = 61,978,232,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978,232,534.72/246,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,264.58

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