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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,297.36, 342,687.24 and 146,290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,297.36, 342,687.24 and 146,290.21 is: 201,902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,297.36 : 342,687.24 = 146,290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,297.36/342,687.24 = 146,290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,297.36x = 342,687.24 × 146,290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,297.36x = 50,131,787,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,131,787,447.20/248,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,902.22

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