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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,430.96, 340,010.32 and 144,401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,430.96, 340,010.32 and 144,401.76 is: 199,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,430.96 : 340,010.32 = 144,401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,430.96/340,010.32 = 144,401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,430.96x = 340,010.32 × 144,401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,430.96x = 49,098,088,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,098,088,626.16/246,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,236.69

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