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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,286.10, 342,606.97 and 146,304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,286.10, 342,606.97 and 146,304.94 is: 201,884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,286.10 : 342,606.97 = 146,304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,286.10/342,606.97 = 146,304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,286.10x = 342,606.97 × 146,304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,286.10x = 50,125,092,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,125,092,189.43/248,286.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,884.41

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