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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,077.72, 342,372.63 and 146,135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,077.72, 342,372.63 and 146,135.26 is: 201,681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,077.72 : 342,372.63 = 146,135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,077.72/342,372.63 = 146,135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,077.72x = 342,372.63 × 146,135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,077.72x = 50,032,713,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032,713,301.93/248,077.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,681.61

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