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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,921.34, 340,733.76 and 144,950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,921.34, 340,733.76 and 144,950.94 is: 200,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,921.34 : 340,733.76 = 144,950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,921.34/340,733.76 = 144,950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,921.34x = 340,733.76 × 144,950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,921.34x = 49,389,678,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,389,678,801.73/246,921.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,021.91

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