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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,667.05, 340,291.91 and 144,640.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,667.05, 340,291.91 and 144,640.71 is: 199,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,667.05 : 340,291.91 = 144,640.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,667.05/340,291.91 = 144,640.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,667.05x = 340,291.91 × 144,640.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,667.05x = 49,220,062,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,220,062,746.45/246,667.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,540.48

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