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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,579.61, 340,295.34 and 144,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,579.61, 340,295.34 and 144,567.91 is: 199,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,579.61 : 340,295.34 = 144,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,579.61/340,295.34 = 144,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,579.61x = 340,295.34 × 144,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,579.61x = 49,195,786,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195,786,086.54/246,579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,512.79

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