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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,175.25, 342,507.15 and 146,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,175.25, 342,507.15 and 146,232.50 is: 201,815.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,175.25 : 342,507.15 = 146,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,175.25/342,507.15 = 146,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,175.25x = 342,507.15 × 146,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,175.25x = 50,085,675,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,085,675,099.84/248,175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,815.76

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