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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,300.14, 342,626.28 and 146,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,300.14, 342,626.28 and 146,318.98 is: 201,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,300.14 : 342,626.28 = 146,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,300.14/342,626.28 = 146,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,300.14x = 342,626.28 × 146,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,300.14x = 50,132,727,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,132,727,810.79/248,300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,903.74

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