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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,465.24, 340,209.22 and 145,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,465.24, 340,209.22 and 145,863 is: 201,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,465.24 : 340,209.22 = 145,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,465.24/340,209.22 = 145,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,465.24x = 340,209.22 × 145,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,465.24x = 49,623,937,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623,937,456.86/246,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,342.54

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