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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,155.38, 342,444.06 and 146,185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,155.38, 342,444.06 and 146,185.02 is: 201,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,155.38 : 342,444.06 = 146,185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,155.38/342,444.06 = 146,185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,155.38x = 342,444.06 × 146,185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,155.38x = 50,060,191,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,060,191,759.98/248,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,729.22

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