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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,554.40, 340,254.72 and 144,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,554.40, 340,254.72 and 144,565.68 is: 199,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,554.40 : 340,254.72 = 144,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,554.40/340,254.72 = 144,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,554.40x = 340,254.72 × 144,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,554.40x = 49,189,154,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,189,154,970.01/246,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,506.30

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