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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,217.78, 339,722.66 and 149,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,217.78, 339,722.66 and 149,419.44 is: 206,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,217.78 : 339,722.66 = 149,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,217.78/339,722.66 = 149,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,217.78x = 339,722.66 × 149,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,217.78x = 50,761,169,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761,169,612.51/246,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,163.70

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