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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,140.84, 339,787.76 and 144,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,140.84, 339,787.76 and 144,152.12 is: 198,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,140.84 : 339,787.76 = 144,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,140.84/339,787.76 = 144,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,140.84x = 339,787.76 × 144,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,140.84x = 48,981,126,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,981,126,893.62/246,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,996.34

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