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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,381.51, 339,955.70 and 141,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,381.51, 339,955.70 and 141,585.20 is: 195,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,381.51 : 339,955.70 = 141,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,381.51/339,955.70 = 141,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,381.51x = 339,955.70 × 141,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,381.51x = 48,132,695,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132,695,775.64/246,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,358.39

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