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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,072.94, 342,299.13 and 146,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,072.94, 342,299.13 and 146,118.72 is: 201,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,072.94 : 342,299.13 = 146,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,072.94/342,299.13 = 146,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,072.94x = 342,299.13 × 146,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,072.94x = 50,016,310,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016,310,732.71/248,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,619.37

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