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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,614.88, 340,302.48 and 143,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,614.88, 340,302.48 and 143,228.88 is: 197,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,614.88 : 340,302.48 = 143,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,614.88/340,302.48 = 143,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,614.88x = 340,302.48 × 143,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,614.88x = 48,741,143,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,741,143,071.62/246,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,640.72

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