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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,084.86, 342,372.06 and 146,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,084.86, 342,372.06 and 146,178.25 is: 201,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,084.86 : 342,372.06 = 146,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,084.86/342,372.06 = 146,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,084.86x = 342,372.06 × 146,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,084.86x = 50,047,348,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,047,348,579.70/248,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,734.80

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