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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,150.78, 339,801.48 and 144,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,150.78, 339,801.48 and 144,162.06 is: 199,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,150.78 : 339,801.48 = 144,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,150.78/339,801.48 = 144,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,150.78x = 339,801.48 × 144,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,150.78x = 48,986,481,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,986,481,347.85/246,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,010.06

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