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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,038.42, 342,283.09 and 146,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,038.42, 342,283.09 and 146,068.18 is: 201,568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,038.42 : 342,283.09 = 146,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,038.42/342,283.09 = 146,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,038.42x = 342,283.09 × 146,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,038.42x = 49,996,668,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,996,668,001.08/248,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,568.24

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