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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,153.88, 342,441.99 and 146,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,153.88, 342,441.99 and 146,183.52 is: 201,727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,153.88 : 342,441.99 = 146,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,153.88/342,441.99 = 146,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,153.88x = 342,441.99 × 146,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,153.88x = 50,059,375,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059,375,494.00/248,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,727.15

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