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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,402.94, 335,895.61 and 146,662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,402.94, 335,895.61 and 146,662.82 is: 202,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,402.94 : 335,895.61 = 146,662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,402.94/335,895.61 = 146,662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,402.94x = 335,895.61 × 146,662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,402.94x = 49,263,396,876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263,396,876.69/243,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,394.42

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