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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,023.97, 342,274.64 and 146,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,023.97, 342,274.64 and 146,053.88 is: 201,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,023.97 : 342,274.64 = 146,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,023.97/342,274.64 = 146,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,023.97x = 342,274.64 × 146,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,023.97x = 49,990,536,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,990,536,755.96/248,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,555.27

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