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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,215.75, 339,803.90 and 144,326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,215.75, 339,803.90 and 144,326.85 is: 199,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,215.75 : 339,803.90 = 144,326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,215.75/339,803.90 = 144,326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,215.75x = 339,803.90 × 144,326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,215.75x = 49,042,824,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,042,824,933.57/246,215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,186.38

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