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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,932.07, 340,721.26 and 144,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,932.07, 340,721.26 and 144,961.84 is: 200,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,932.07 : 340,721.26 = 144,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,932.07/340,721.26 = 144,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,932.07x = 340,721.26 × 144,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,932.07x = 49,391,580,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,580,776.72/246,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,020.92

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