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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,249.44, 342,654.56 and 146,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,249.44, 342,654.56 and 146,333.92 is: 201,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,249.44 : 342,654.56 = 146,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,249.44/342,654.56 = 146,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,249.44x = 342,654.56 × 146,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,249.44x = 50,141,984,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,141,984,970.68/248,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,982.27

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