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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,428.24, 342,716.33 and 146,384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,428.24, 342,716.33 and 146,384.03 is: 201,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,428.24 : 342,716.33 = 146,384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,428.24/342,716.33 = 146,384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,428.24x = 342,716.33 × 146,384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,428.24x = 50,168,198,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,168,198,754.96/248,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,942.42

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