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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.08, 340,710 and 156,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.08, 340,710 and 156,185.04 is: 215,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.08 : 340,710 = 156,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.08/340,710 = 156,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.08x = 340,710 × 156,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.08x = 53,213,804,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,213,804,978.40/246,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,456.14

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