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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,938.72, 340,772.72 and 144,946.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,938.72, 340,772.72 and 144,946.14 is: 200,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,938.72 : 340,772.72 = 144,946.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,938.72/340,772.72 = 144,946.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,938.72x = 340,772.72 × 144,946.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,938.72x = 49,393,689,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,393,689,656.57/246,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,024.08

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