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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,301.73, 342,693.28 and 146,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,301.73, 342,693.28 and 146,294.58 is: 201,908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,301.73 : 342,693.28 = 146,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,301.73/342,693.28 = 146,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,301.73x = 342,693.28 × 146,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,301.73x = 50,134,169,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,134,169,466.42/248,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,908.26

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