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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,698.11, 340,451.64 and 151,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,698.11, 340,451.64 and 151,186.36 is: 208,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,698.11 : 340,451.64 = 151,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,698.11/340,451.64 = 151,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,698.11x = 340,451.64 × 151,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,698.11x = 51,471,642,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471,642,505.37/246,698.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,642.23

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