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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,243.54, 342,646.40 and 146,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,243.54, 342,646.40 and 146,328.12 is: 201,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,243.54 : 342,646.40 = 146,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,243.54/342,646.40 = 146,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,243.54x = 342,646.40 × 146,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,243.54x = 50,138,803,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138,803,902.59/248,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,974.26

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