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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,680.88, 340,421.51 and 144,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,680.88, 340,421.51 and 144,708.02 is: 199,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,680.88 : 340,421.51 = 144,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,680.88/340,421.51 = 144,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,680.88x = 340,421.51 × 144,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,680.88x = 49,261,722,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261,722,677.51/246,680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,698.18

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