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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,871.44, 340,675.61 and 146,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,871.44, 340,675.61 and 146,269.44 is: 201,847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,871.44 : 340,675.61 = 146,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,871.44/340,675.61 = 146,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,871.44x = 340,675.61 × 146,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,871.44x = 49,830,429,965.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,830,429,965.01/246,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,847.69

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