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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,143.96, 339,792.08 and 144,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,143.96, 339,792.08 and 144,155.24 is: 199,000.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,143.96 : 339,792.08 = 144,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,143.96/339,792.08 = 144,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,143.96x = 339,792.08 × 144,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,143.96x = 48,982,808,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,982,808,842.50/246,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,000.65

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