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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,209.83, 339,795.68 and 144,320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,209.83, 339,795.68 and 144,320.89 is: 199,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,209.83 : 339,795.68 = 144,320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,209.83/339,795.68 = 144,320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,209.83x = 339,795.68 × 144,320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,209.83x = 49,039,614,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,039,614,955.76/246,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,178.14

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