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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,407.46, 342,847.16 and 146,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,407.46, 342,847.16 and 146,427.03 is: 202,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,407.46 : 342,847.16 = 146,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,407.46/342,847.16 = 146,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,407.46x = 342,847.16 × 146,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,407.46x = 50,202,090,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,202,090,650.60/248,407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,095.75

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