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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,972.08, 340,696.20 and 156,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,972.08, 340,696.20 and 156,175.04 is: 215,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,972.08 : 340,696.20 = 156,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,972.08/340,696.20 = 156,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,972.08x = 340,696.20 × 156,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,972.08x = 53,208,242,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208,242,662.85/246,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,442.34

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