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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,966.72, 340,829.82 and 151,460.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,966.72, 340,829.82 and 151,460.43 is: 209,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,966.72 : 340,829.82 = 151,460.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,966.72/340,829.82 = 151,460.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,966.72x = 340,829.82 × 151,460.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,966.72x = 51,622,231,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,622,231,094.02/246,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,025.05

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