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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,321.52, 339,927.50 and 144,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,321.52, 339,927.50 and 144,322.60 is: 199,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,321.52 : 339,927.50 = 144,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,321.52/339,927.50 = 144,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,321.52x = 339,927.50 × 144,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,321.52x = 49,059,220,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,059,220,611.50/246,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,167.42

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