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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,679.38, 340,419.44 and 144,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,679.38, 340,419.44 and 144,706.52 is: 199,696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,679.38 : 340,419.44 = 144,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,679.38/340,419.44 = 144,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,679.38x = 340,419.44 × 144,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,679.38x = 49,260,912,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,260,912,502.75/246,679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,696.11

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