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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,072.44, 342,365.40 and 146,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,072.44, 342,365.40 and 146,130 is: 201,674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,072.44 : 342,365.40 = 146,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,072.44/342,365.40 = 146,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,072.44x = 342,365.40 × 146,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,072.44x = 50,029,855,902
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,029,855,902/248,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,674.38

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