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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,208.83, 339,794.30 and 144,319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,208.83, 339,794.30 and 144,319.89 is: 199,176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,208.83 : 339,794.30 = 144,319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,208.83/339,794.30 = 144,319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,208.83x = 339,794.30 × 144,319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,208.83x = 49,039,075,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,039,075,998.63/246,208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,176.76

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