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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,269.47, 342,552.15 and 146,299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,269.47, 342,552.15 and 146,299.11 is: 201,857.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,269.47 : 342,552.15 = 146,299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,269.47/342,552.15 = 146,299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,269.47x = 342,552.15 × 146,299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,269.47x = 50,115,074,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115,074,673.59/248,269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,857.58

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