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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,271.47, 342,554.91 and 146,301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,271.47, 342,554.91 and 146,301.11 is: 201,860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,271.47 : 342,554.91 = 146,301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,271.47/342,554.91 = 146,301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,271.47x = 342,554.91 × 146,301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,271.47x = 50,116,163,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116,163,568.95/248,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,860.34

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