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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,106.76, 342,267.06 and 147,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,106.76, 342,267.06 and 147,433.48 is: 203,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,106.76 : 342,267.06 = 147,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,106.76/342,267.06 = 147,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,106.76x = 342,267.06 × 147,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,106.76x = 50,461,623,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461,623,745.17/248,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,386.73

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