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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,992.35, 340,724.04 and 156,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,992.35, 340,724.04 and 156,195.40 is: 215,470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,992.35 : 340,724.04 = 156,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,992.35/340,724.04 = 156,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,992.35x = 340,724.04 × 156,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,992.35x = 53,219,527,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,219,527,717.42/246,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,470.35

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