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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,760.16, 340,508.31 and 144,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,760.16, 340,508.31 and 144,774.88 is: 199,777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,760.16 : 340,508.31 = 144,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,760.16/340,508.31 = 144,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,760.16x = 340,508.31 × 144,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,760.16x = 49,297,049,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297,049,719.25/246,760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,777.18

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