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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,775.23, 340,572.80 and 149,956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,775.23, 340,572.80 and 149,956.74 is: 206,954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,775.23 : 340,572.80 = 149,956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,775.23/340,572.80 = 149,956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,775.23x = 340,572.80 × 149,956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,775.23x = 51,071,186,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,071,186,070.89/246,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,954.26

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