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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,097.62, 339,615.63 and 142,752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,097.62, 339,615.63 and 142,752.15 is: 196,998.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,097.62 : 339,615.63 = 142,752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,097.62/339,615.63 = 142,752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,097.62x = 339,615.63 × 142,752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,097.62x = 48,480,861,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,480,861,356.10/246,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,998.50

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