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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,162.52, 342,371.49 and 146,125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,162.52, 342,371.49 and 146,125.62 is: 201,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,162.52 : 342,371.49 = 146,125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,162.52/342,371.49 = 146,125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,162.52x = 342,371.49 × 146,125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,162.52x = 50,029,246,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,029,246,246.57/248,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,598.72

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