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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,549.83, 340,130.34 and 144,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,549.83, 340,130.34 and 144,523.44 is: 199,378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,549.83 : 340,130.34 = 144,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,549.83/340,130.34 = 144,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,549.83x = 340,130.34 × 144,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,549.83x = 49,156,806,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156,806,785.17/246,549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,378.79

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