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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,255.01, 342,617.13 and 146,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,255.01, 342,617.13 and 146,313.29 is: 201,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,255.01 : 342,617.13 = 146,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,255.01/342,617.13 = 146,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,255.01x = 342,617.13 × 146,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,255.01x = 50,129,440,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129,440,357.20/248,255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,927.21

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