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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,845.22, 340,639.50 and 146,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,845.22, 340,639.50 and 146,243.22 is: 201,811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,845.22 : 340,639.50 = 146,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,845.22/340,639.50 = 146,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,845.22x = 340,639.50 × 146,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,845.22x = 49,816,217,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,816,217,339.19/246,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,811.55

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