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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,314.53, 339,917.81 and 144,315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,314.53, 339,917.81 and 144,315.57 is: 199,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,314.53 : 339,917.81 = 144,315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,314.53/339,917.81 = 144,315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,314.53x = 339,917.81 × 144,315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,314.53x = 49,055,431,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,055,431,781.72/246,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,157.69

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