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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,885.99, 340,608.72 and 182,509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,885.99, 340,608.72 and 182,509.80 is: 251,794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,885.99 : 340,608.72 = 182,509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,885.99/340,608.72 = 182,509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,885.99x = 340,608.72 × 182,509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,885.99x = 62,164,429,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164,429,365.46/246,885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,794.07

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