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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,126.84, 339,739.42 and 144,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,126.84, 339,739.42 and 144,185 is: 199,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,126.84 : 339,739.42 = 144,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,126.84/339,739.42 = 144,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,126.84x = 339,739.42 × 144,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,126.84x = 48,985,328,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,985,328,272.70/246,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,024.73

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