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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,541.32, 340,228.62 and 144,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,541.32, 340,228.62 and 144,543.96 is: 199,471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,541.32 : 340,228.62 = 144,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,541.32/340,228.62 = 144,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,541.32x = 340,228.62 × 144,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,541.32x = 49,177,992,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177,992,040.14/246,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,471.60

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