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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,976.08, 340,701.72 and 156,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,976.08, 340,701.72 and 156,179.04 is: 215,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,976.08 : 340,701.72 = 156,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,976.08/340,701.72 = 156,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,976.08x = 340,701.72 × 156,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,976.08x = 53,210,467,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210,467,555.95/246,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,447.86

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