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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,154.66, 342,360.66 and 146,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,154.66, 342,360.66 and 146,117.76 is: 201,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,154.66 : 342,360.66 = 146,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,154.66/342,360.66 = 146,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,154.66x = 342,360.66 × 146,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,154.66x = 50,024,972,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024,972,751.32/248,154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,587.88

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