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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,847.36, 340,661.76 and 144,877.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,847.36, 340,661.76 and 144,877.24 is: 199,937.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,847.36 : 340,661.76 = 144,877.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,847.36/340,661.76 = 144,877.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,847.36x = 340,661.76 × 144,877.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,847.36x = 49,354,135,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354,135,562.34/246,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,937.87

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