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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,715.83, 340,430.94 and 144,702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,715.83, 340,430.94 and 144,702.81 is: 199,668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,715.83 : 340,430.94 = 144,702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,715.83/340,430.94 = 144,702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,715.83x = 340,430.94 × 144,702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,715.83x = 49,261,313,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261,313,628.94/246,715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,668.23

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