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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,803.15, 340,529.76 and 150,005.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,803.15, 340,529.76 and 150,005.31 is: 206,971.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,803.15 : 340,529.76 = 150,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,803.15/340,529.76 = 150,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,803.15x = 340,529.76 × 150,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,803.15x = 51,081,272,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,081,272,213.03/246,803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,971.72

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