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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,153.36, 342,358.85 and 146,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,153.36, 342,358.85 and 146,116.44 is: 201,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,153.36 : 342,358.85 = 146,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,153.36/342,358.85 = 146,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,153.36x = 342,358.85 × 146,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,153.36x = 50,024,256,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024,256,729.79/248,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,586.06

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