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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,257.33, 339,820.47 and 142,883.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,257.33, 339,820.47 and 142,883.53 is: 197,170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,257.33 : 339,820.47 = 142,883.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,257.33/339,820.47 = 142,883.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,257.33x = 339,820.47 × 142,883.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,257.33x = 48,554,747,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,554,747,470.31/246,257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,170.77

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