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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,848.36, 340,663.14 and 144,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,848.36, 340,663.14 and 144,878.24 is: 199,939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,848.36 : 340,663.14 = 144,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,848.36/340,663.14 = 144,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,848.36x = 340,663.14 × 144,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,848.36x = 49,354,676,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354,676,156.07/246,848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,939.25

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