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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,125.84, 339,738.04 and 144,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,125.84, 339,738.04 and 144,184 is: 199,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,125.84 : 339,738.04 = 144,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,125.84/339,738.04 = 144,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,125.84x = 339,738.04 × 144,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,125.84x = 48,984,789,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,984,789,559.36/246,125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,023.35

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