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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,163.52, 342,439.20 and 146,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,163.52, 342,439.20 and 146,182.96 is: 201,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,163.52 : 342,439.20 = 146,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,163.52/342,439.20 = 146,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,163.52x = 342,439.20 × 146,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,163.52x = 50,058,775,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058,775,876.03/248,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,716.90

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