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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,185.60, 339,734.40 and 145,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,185.60, 339,734.40 and 145,581.44 is: 200,901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,185.60 : 339,734.40 = 145,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,185.60/339,734.40 = 145,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,185.60x = 339,734.40 × 145,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,185.60x = 49,459,023,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459,023,169.54/246,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,901.37

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