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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,565.12, 340,151.84 and 144,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,565.12, 340,151.84 and 144,538.84 is: 199,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,565.12 : 340,151.84 = 144,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,565.12/340,151.84 = 144,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,565.12x = 340,151.84 × 144,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,565.12x = 49,165,152,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,165,152,377.47/246,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,400.27

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