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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,277.63, 342,595.31 and 146,296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,277.63, 342,595.31 and 146,296.46 is: 201,872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,277.63 : 342,595.31 = 146,296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,277.63/342,595.31 = 146,296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,277.63x = 342,595.31 × 146,296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,277.63x = 50,120,479,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,120,479,263.51/248,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,872.71

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