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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,068.46, 342,292.98 and 146,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,068.46, 342,292.98 and 146,114.23 is: 201,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,068.46 : 342,292.98 = 146,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,068.46/342,292.98 = 146,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,068.46x = 342,292.98 × 146,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,068.46x = 50,013,875,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013,875,207.11/248,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,613.20

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