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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,317.52, 339,921.96 and 144,318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,317.52, 339,921.96 and 144,318.57 is: 199,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,317.52 : 339,921.96 = 144,318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,317.52/339,921.96 = 144,318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,317.52x = 339,921.96 × 144,318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,317.52x = 49,057,051,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,057,051,178.80/246,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,161.84

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