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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.08, 340,714.14 and 156,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.08, 340,714.14 and 156,188.04 is: 215,460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.08 : 340,714.14 = 156,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.08/340,714.14 = 156,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.08x = 340,714.14 × 156,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.08x = 53,215,473,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215,473,726.89/246,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,460.28

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