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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,404.38, 342,842.76 and 146,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,404.38, 342,842.76 and 146,423.79 is: 202,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,404.38 : 342,842.76 = 146,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,404.38/342,842.76 = 146,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,404.38x = 342,842.76 × 146,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,404.38x = 50,200,336,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,200,336,293.26/248,404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,091.19

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