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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,492.30, 340,161.29 and 144,520.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,492.30, 340,161.29 and 144,520.39 is: 199,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,492.30 : 340,161.29 = 144,520.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,492.30/340,161.29 = 144,520.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,492.30x = 340,161.29 × 144,520.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,492.30x = 49,160,242,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,160,242,293.70/246,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,439.26

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