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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.53, 340,848.81 and 150,221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.53, 340,848.81 and 150,221.18 is: 207,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.53 : 340,848.81 = 150,221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.53/340,848.81 = 150,221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.53x = 340,848.81 × 150,221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.53x = 51,202,711,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,202,711,291.92/246,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,315.61

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