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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,105.76, 342,265.68 and 147,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,105.76, 342,265.68 and 147,432.48 is: 203,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,105.76 : 342,265.68 = 147,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,105.76/342,265.68 = 147,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,105.76x = 342,265.68 × 147,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,105.76x = 50,461,078,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461,078,021.29/248,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,385.35

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