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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.70, 342,492.17 and 146,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.70, 342,492.17 and 146,180.89 is: 201,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.70 : 342,492.17 = 146,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.70/342,492.17 = 146,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.70x = 342,492.17 × 146,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.70x = 50,065,808,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,065,808,641.50/248,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,747.53

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