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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,630.90, 340,407.51 and 144,689.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,630.90, 340,407.51 and 144,689.10 is: 199,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,630.90 : 340,407.51 = 144,689.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,630.90/340,407.51 = 144,689.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,630.90x = 340,407.51 × 144,689.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,630.90x = 49,253,255,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253,255,531.70/246,630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,704.32

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