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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,464.24, 340,207.84 and 145,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,464.24, 340,207.84 and 145,862 is: 201,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,464.24 : 340,207.84 = 145,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,464.24/340,207.84 = 145,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,464.24x = 340,207.84 × 145,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,464.24x = 49,623,395,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623,395,958.08/246,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,341.16

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