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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,328.52, 339,937.14 and 144,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,328.52, 339,937.14 and 144,329.60 is: 199,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,328.52 : 339,937.14 = 144,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,328.52/339,937.14 = 144,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,328.52x = 339,937.14 × 144,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,328.52x = 49,062,991,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,062,991,441.34/246,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,177.06

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