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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,157.33, 342,487.51 and 146,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,157.33, 342,487.51 and 146,177.52 is: 201,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,157.33 : 342,487.51 = 146,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,157.33/342,487.51 = 146,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,157.33x = 342,487.51 × 146,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,157.33x = 50,063,974,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,063,974,842.78/248,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,742.88

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