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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,309.14, 339,910.39 and 144,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,309.14, 339,910.39 and 144,310.20 is: 199,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,309.14 : 339,910.39 = 144,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,309.14/339,910.39 = 144,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,309.14x = 339,910.39 × 144,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,309.14x = 49,052,536,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052,536,362.98/246,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,150.29

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