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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,164.45, 342,439.11 and 146,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,164.45, 342,439.11 and 146,183.27 is: 201,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,164.45 : 342,439.11 = 146,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,164.45/342,439.11 = 146,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,164.45x = 342,439.11 × 146,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,164.45x = 50,058,868,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058,868,875.69/248,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,716.52

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