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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,286.35, 342,607.32 and 146,305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,286.35, 342,607.32 and 146,305.19 is: 201,884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,286.35 : 342,607.32 = 146,305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,286.35/342,607.32 = 146,305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,286.35x = 342,607.32 × 146,305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,286.35x = 50,125,229,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,125,229,904.51/248,286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,884.76

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