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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,941.14, 340,771.78 and 144,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,941.14, 340,771.78 and 144,964.98 is: 200,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,941.14 : 340,771.78 = 144,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,941.14/340,771.78 = 144,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,941.14x = 340,771.78 × 144,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,941.14x = 49,399,971,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,399,971,843.58/246,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,047.56

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