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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,747.12, 340,490.52 and 144,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,747.12, 340,490.52 and 144,761.91 is: 199,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,747.12 : 340,490.52 = 144,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,747.12/340,490.52 = 144,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,747.12x = 340,490.52 × 144,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,747.12x = 49,290,058,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290,058,012.09/246,747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,759.41

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