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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,430.86, 340,009.96 and 144,401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,430.86, 340,009.96 and 144,401.54 is: 199,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,430.86 : 340,009.96 = 144,401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,430.86/340,009.96 = 144,401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,430.86x = 340,009.96 × 144,401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,430.86x = 49,097,961,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097,961,117.33/246,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,236.25

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