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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,421.80, 340,056.90 and 145,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,421.80, 340,056.90 and 145,852.20 is: 201,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,421.80 : 340,056.90 = 145,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,421.80/340,056.90 = 145,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,421.80x = 340,056.90 × 145,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,421.80x = 49,598,046,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,598,046,990.18/246,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,272.97

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