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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,410.80, 342,801.48 and 145,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,410.80, 342,801.48 and 145,062.75 is: 200,183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,410.80 : 342,801.48 = 145,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,410.80/342,801.48 = 145,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,410.80x = 342,801.48 × 145,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,410.80x = 49,727,725,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727,725,392.87/248,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,183.43

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