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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,207.83, 339,792.92 and 144,318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,207.83, 339,792.92 and 144,318.89 is: 199,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,207.83 : 339,792.92 = 144,318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,207.83/339,792.92 = 144,318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,207.83x = 339,792.92 × 144,318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,207.83x = 49,038,537,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,038,537,172.15/246,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,175.38

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