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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,578.61, 340,293.96 and 144,566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,578.61, 340,293.96 and 144,566.91 is: 199,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,578.61 : 340,293.96 = 144,566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,578.61/340,293.96 = 144,566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,578.61x = 340,293.96 × 144,566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,578.61x = 49,195,246,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195,246,288.86/246,578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,511.41

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