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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,942.33, 340,711.28 and 155,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,942.33, 340,711.28 and 155,071.52 is: 213,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,942.33 : 340,711.28 = 155,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,942.33/340,711.28 = 155,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,942.33x = 340,711.28 × 155,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,942.33x = 52,834,615,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834,615,451.02/246,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,955.28

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