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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,972.78, 340,839.50 and 150,214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,972.78, 340,839.50 and 150,214.43 is: 207,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,972.78 : 340,839.50 = 150,214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,972.78/340,839.50 = 150,214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,972.78x = 340,839.50 × 150,214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,972.78x = 51,199,011,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,199,011,315.01/246,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,306.29

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