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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,652.12, 340,381.50 and 144,656.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,652.12, 340,381.50 and 144,656.86 is: 199,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,652.12 : 340,381.50 = 144,656.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,652.12/340,381.50 = 144,656.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,652.12x = 340,381.50 × 144,656.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,652.12x = 49,238,518,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238,518,992.09/246,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,627.39

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