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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,073.71, 342,367.11 and 146,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,073.71, 342,367.11 and 146,131.25 is: 201,676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,073.71 : 342,367.11 = 146,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,073.71/342,367.11 = 146,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,073.71x = 342,367.11 × 146,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,073.71x = 50,030,532,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,030,532,031.35/248,073.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,676.08

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