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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,886.50, 340,609.42 and 182,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,886.50, 340,609.42 and 182,510.28 is: 251,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,886.50 : 340,609.42 = 182,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,886.50/340,609.42 = 182,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,886.50x = 340,609.42 × 182,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,886.50x = 62,164,720,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164,720,614.84/246,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,794.73

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