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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,422.04, 342,867.12 and 146,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,422.04, 342,867.12 and 146,441.42 is: 202,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,422.04 : 342,867.12 = 146,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,422.04/342,867.12 = 146,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,422.04x = 342,867.12 × 146,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,422.04x = 50,209,946,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209,946,209.77/248,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,115.51

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