Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,117.84, 339,727 and 144,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,117.84, 339,727 and 144,176 is: 199,012.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,117.84 : 339,727 = 144,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,117.84/339,727 = 144,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,117.84x = 339,727 × 144,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,117.84x = 48,980,479,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,980,479,952/246,117.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,012.31
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