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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,878.44, 340,564.44 and 144,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,878.44, 340,564.44 and 144,835.42 is: 199,797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,878.44 : 340,564.44 = 144,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,878.44/340,564.44 = 144,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,878.44x = 340,564.44 × 144,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,878.44x = 49,325,793,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,325,793,704.46/246,878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,797.90

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