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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,942.89, 340,712.06 and 155,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,942.89, 340,712.06 and 155,072.08 is: 213,956.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,942.89 : 340,712.06 = 155,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,942.89/340,712.06 = 155,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,942.89x = 340,712.06 × 155,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,942.89x = 52,834,927,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834,927,475.81/246,942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,956.06

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