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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,314.52, 339,917.82 and 144,315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,314.52, 339,917.82 and 144,315.57 is: 199,157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,314.52 : 339,917.82 = 144,315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,314.52/339,917.82 = 144,315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,314.52x = 339,917.82 × 144,315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,314.52x = 49,055,433,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,055,433,946.46/246,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,157.70

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