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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,304.27, 342,696.81 and 146,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,304.27, 342,696.81 and 146,297.13 is: 201,911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,304.27 : 342,696.81 = 146,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,304.27/342,696.81 = 146,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,304.27x = 342,696.81 × 146,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,304.27x = 50,135,559,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135,559,763.16/248,304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,911.79

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