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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,739.44, 340,506.90 and 149,910.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,739.44, 340,506.90 and 149,910.36 is: 206,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,739.44 : 340,506.90 = 149,910.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,739.44/340,506.90 = 149,910.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,739.44x = 340,506.90 × 149,910.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,739.44x = 51,045,511,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,045,511,961.48/246,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,880.23

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