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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,552.15, 340,251.62 and 144,563.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,552.15, 340,251.62 and 144,563.43 is: 199,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,552.15 : 340,251.62 = 144,563.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,552.15/340,251.62 = 144,563.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,552.15x = 340,251.62 × 144,563.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,552.15x = 49,187,940,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,187,940,527.44/246,552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,503.19

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