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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,988.85, 340,719.21 and 156,191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,988.85, 340,719.21 and 156,191.90 is: 215,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,988.85 : 340,719.21 = 156,191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,988.85/340,719.21 = 156,191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,988.85x = 340,719.21 × 156,191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,988.85x = 53,217,579,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217,579,072.80/246,988.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,465.52

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