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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,052.67, 339,507.19 and 144,072.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,052.67, 339,507.19 and 144,072.86 is: 198,793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,052.67 : 339,507.19 = 144,072.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,052.67/339,507.19 = 144,072.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,052.67x = 339,507.19 × 144,072.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,052.67x = 48,913,771,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,913,771,853.86/246,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,793.91

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