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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,825.60, 340,655.66 and 144,907.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,825.60, 340,655.66 and 144,907.26 is: 199,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,825.60 : 340,655.66 = 144,907.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,825.60/340,655.66 = 144,907.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,825.60x = 340,655.66 × 144,907.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,825.60x = 49,363,476,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363,476,835.50/246,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,993.35

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