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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,131.69, 339,692.63 and 144,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,131.69, 339,692.63 and 144,196.04 is: 199,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,131.69 : 339,692.63 = 144,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,131.69/339,692.63 = 144,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,131.69x = 339,692.63 × 144,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,131.69x = 48,982,329,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,982,329,643.74/246,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,008.63

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