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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,255.50, 342,617.82 and 146,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,255.50, 342,617.82 and 146,313.80 is: 201,927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,255.50 : 342,617.82 = 146,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,255.50/342,617.82 = 146,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,255.50x = 342,617.82 × 146,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,255.50x = 50,129,715,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129,715,191.92/248,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,927.92

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