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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,888.52, 340,852.98 and 156,322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,888.52, 340,852.98 and 156,322.11 is: 215,817.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,888.52 : 340,852.98 = 156,322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,888.52/340,852.98 = 156,322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,888.52x = 340,852.98 × 156,322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,888.52x = 53,282,858,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,858,897.79/246,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,817.48

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