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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,968.60, 340,832.41 and 151,462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,968.60, 340,832.41 and 151,462.31 is: 209,027.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,968.60 : 340,832.41 = 151,462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,968.60/340,832.41 = 151,462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,968.60x = 340,832.41 × 151,462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,968.60x = 51,623,262,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623,262,058.65/246,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,027.64

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