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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,687.42, 340,370.88 and 144,707.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,687.42, 340,370.88 and 144,707.61 is: 199,662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,687.42 : 340,370.88 = 144,707.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,687.42/340,370.88 = 144,707.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,687.42x = 340,370.88 × 144,707.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,687.42x = 49,254,257,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,257,292.13/246,687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,662.62

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