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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,847.91, 340,632.27 and 144,877.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,847.91, 340,632.27 and 144,877.41 is: 199,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,847.91 : 340,632.27 = 144,877.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,847.91/340,632.27 = 144,877.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,847.91x = 340,632.27 × 144,877.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,847.91x = 49,349,921,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349,921,040.02/246,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,920.36

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