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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,285.10, 342,605.59 and 146,303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,285.10, 342,605.59 and 146,303.94 is: 201,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,285.10 : 342,605.59 = 146,303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,285.10/342,605.59 = 146,303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,285.10x = 342,605.59 × 146,303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,285.10x = 50,124,547,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124,547,683.02/248,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,883.03

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