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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,388.16, 342,812.57 and 146,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,388.16, 342,812.57 and 146,381.01 is: 202,027.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,388.16 : 342,812.57 = 146,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,388.16/342,812.57 = 146,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,388.16x = 342,812.57 × 146,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,388.16x = 50,181,247,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,181,247,791.33/248,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,027.54

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