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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,346.56, 339,934.20 and 142,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,346.56, 339,934.20 and 142,964.67 is: 197,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,346.56 : 339,934.20 = 142,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,346.56/339,934.20 = 142,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,346.56x = 339,934.20 × 142,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,346.56x = 48,598,581,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,598,581,463.35/246,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,277.29

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