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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,284.10, 342,604.22 and 146,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,284.10, 342,604.22 and 146,302.94 is: 201,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,284.10 : 342,604.22 = 146,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,284.10/342,604.22 = 146,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,284.10x = 342,604.22 × 146,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,284.10x = 50,124,004,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124,004,767.40/248,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,881.65

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