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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,068.18, 342,292.59 and 146,113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,068.18, 342,292.59 and 146,113.94 is: 201,612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,068.18 : 342,292.59 = 146,113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,068.18/342,292.59 = 146,113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,068.18x = 342,292.59 × 146,113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,068.18x = 50,013,718,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013,718,957.70/248,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,612.79

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