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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,986.21, 340,698.84 and 148,801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,986.21, 340,698.84 and 148,801.25 is: 205,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,986.21 : 340,698.84 = 148,801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,986.21/340,698.84 = 148,801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,986.21x = 340,698.84 × 148,801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,986.21x = 50,696,413,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696,413,265.55/246,986.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,260.10

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