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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,968.22, 340,831.90 and 151,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,968.22, 340,831.90 and 151,461.94 is: 209,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,968.22 : 340,831.90 = 151,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,968.22/340,831.90 = 151,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,968.22x = 340,831.90 × 151,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,968.22x = 51,623,060,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623,060,787.89/246,968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,027.14

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