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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,073.37, 342,356.19 and 146,166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,073.37, 342,356.19 and 146,166.75 is: 201,718.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,073.37 : 342,356.19 = 146,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,073.37/342,356.19 = 146,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,073.37x = 342,356.19 × 146,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,073.37x = 50,041,090,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,041,090,191.28/248,073.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,718.91

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