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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,138.44, 339,784.44 and 144,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,138.44, 339,784.44 and 144,149.72 is: 198,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,138.44 : 339,784.44 = 144,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,138.44/339,784.44 = 144,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,138.44x = 339,784.44 × 144,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,138.44x = 48,979,831,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,979,831,886.36/246,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,993.02

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