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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,881.49, 340,602.53 and 182,505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,881.49, 340,602.53 and 182,505.29 is: 251,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,881.49 : 340,602.53 = 182,505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,881.49/340,602.53 = 182,505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,881.49x = 340,602.53 × 182,505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,881.49x = 62,161,760,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,161,760,896.84/246,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,787.86

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