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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,299.14, 342,624.90 and 146,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,299.14, 342,624.90 and 146,317.98 is: 201,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,299.14 : 342,624.90 = 146,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,299.14/342,624.90 = 146,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,299.14x = 342,624.90 × 146,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,299.14x = 50,132,183,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132,183,265.70/248,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,902.36

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