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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,295.60, 342,684.83 and 146,288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,295.60, 342,684.83 and 146,288.45 is: 201,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,295.60 : 342,684.83 = 146,288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,295.60/342,684.83 = 146,288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,295.60x = 342,684.83 × 146,288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,295.60x = 50,130,832,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,130,832,619.21/248,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,899.80

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