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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,156.61, 342,363.34 and 146,119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,156.61, 342,363.34 and 146,119.69 is: 201,590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,156.61 : 342,363.34 = 146,119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,156.61/342,363.34 = 146,119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,156.61x = 342,363.34 × 146,119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,156.61x = 50,026,024,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026,024,377.57/248,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,590.54

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