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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,939.57, 340,769.62 and 144,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,939.57, 340,769.62 and 144,963.40 is: 200,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,939.57 : 340,769.62 = 144,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,939.57/340,769.62 = 144,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,939.57x = 340,769.62 × 144,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,939.57x = 49,399,122,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,399,122,731.91/246,939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,045.39

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