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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,159.83, 342,490.96 and 146,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,159.83, 342,490.96 and 146,180.02 is: 201,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,159.83 : 342,490.96 = 146,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,159.83/342,490.96 = 146,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,159.83x = 342,490.96 × 146,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,159.83x = 50,065,335,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,065,335,382.62/248,159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,746.33

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