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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,318.77, 339,923.69 and 144,319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,318.77, 339,923.69 and 144,319.82 is: 199,163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,318.77 : 339,923.69 = 144,319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,318.77/339,923.69 = 144,319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,318.77x = 339,923.69 × 144,319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,318.77x = 49,057,725,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,057,725,032.94/246,318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,163.57

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