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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,207.76, 339,792.83 and 144,318.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,207.76, 339,792.83 and 144,318.83 is: 199,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,207.76 : 339,792.83 = 144,318.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,207.76/339,792.83 = 144,318.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,207.76x = 339,792.83 × 144,318.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,207.76x = 49,038,503,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,038,503,667.99/246,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,175.30

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