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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,320.52, 339,926.12 and 144,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,320.52, 339,926.12 and 144,321.60 is: 199,166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,320.52 : 339,926.12 = 144,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,320.52/339,926.12 = 144,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,320.52x = 339,926.12 × 144,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,320.52x = 49,058,681,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,681,520.19/246,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,166.04

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