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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,319.65, 339,924.89 and 144,320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,319.65, 339,924.89 and 144,320.70 is: 199,164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,319.65 : 339,924.89 = 144,320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,319.65/339,924.89 = 144,320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,319.65x = 339,924.89 × 144,320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,319.65x = 49,058,198,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,198,072.22/246,319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,164.78

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