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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,688.34, 340,093.08 and 184,541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,688.34, 340,093.08 and 184,541.36 is: 254,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688.34 : 340,093.08 = 184,541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688.34/340,093.08 = 184,541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688.34x = 340,093.08 × 184,541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688.34x = 62,761,237,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,761,237,809.32/246,688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,415.10

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