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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,037.42, 342,281.72 and 146,067.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,037.42, 342,281.72 and 146,067.18 is: 201,566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,037.42 : 342,281.72 = 146,067.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,037.42/342,281.72 = 146,067.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,037.42x = 342,281.72 × 146,067.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,037.42x = 49,996,123,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,996,123,164.21/248,037.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,566.86

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