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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,154.88, 342,443.37 and 146,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,154.88, 342,443.37 and 146,184.52 is: 201,728.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,154.88 : 342,443.37 = 146,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,154.88/342,443.37 = 146,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,154.88x = 342,443.37 × 146,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,154.88x = 50,059,919,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059,919,670.63/248,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,728.53

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