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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,456.24, 340,196.76 and 145,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,456.24, 340,196.76 and 145,854 is: 201,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,456.24 : 340,196.76 = 145,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,456.24/340,196.76 = 145,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,456.24x = 340,196.76 × 145,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,456.24x = 49,619,058,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619,058,233.04/246,456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,330.10

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