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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,836.69, 340,627.77 and 146,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,836.69, 340,627.77 and 146,234.69 is: 201,799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,836.69 : 340,627.77 = 146,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,836.69/340,627.77 = 146,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,836.69x = 340,627.77 × 146,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,836.69x = 49,811,596,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,811,596,351.34/246,836.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,799.81

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