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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,298.36, 342,688.62 and 146,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,298.36, 342,688.62 and 146,291.21 is: 201,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,298.36 : 342,688.62 = 146,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,298.36/342,688.62 = 146,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,298.36x = 342,688.62 × 146,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,298.36x = 50,132,332,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132,332,873.03/248,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,903.60

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