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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,156.11, 342,362.65 and 146,119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,156.11, 342,362.65 and 146,119.19 is: 201,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,156.11 : 342,362.65 = 146,119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,156.11/342,362.65 = 146,119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,156.11x = 342,362.65 × 146,119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,156.11x = 50,025,752,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025,752,373.66/248,156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,589.85

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