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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,785.78, 340,533.06 and 144,774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,785.78, 340,533.06 and 144,774.02 is: 199,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,785.78 : 340,533.06 = 144,774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,785.78/340,533.06 = 144,774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,785.78x = 340,533.06 × 144,774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,785.78x = 49,300,338,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,338,336.44/246,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,769.77

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