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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,965.78, 340,828.53 and 151,459.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,965.78, 340,828.53 and 151,459.49 is: 209,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,965.78 : 340,828.53 = 151,459.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,965.78/340,828.53 = 151,459.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,965.78x = 340,828.53 × 151,459.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,965.78x = 51,621,715,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,621,715,615.35/246,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,023.76

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