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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,814.59, 340,610.37 and 151,373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,814.59, 340,610.37 and 151,373.91 is: 208,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,814.59 : 340,610.37 = 151,373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,814.59/340,610.37 = 151,373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,814.59x = 340,610.37 × 151,373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,814.59x = 51,559,523,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,559,523,493.45/246,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,899.82

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