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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,433.66, 342,883.13 and 146,453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,433.66, 342,883.13 and 146,453.04 is: 202,131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,433.66 : 342,883.13 = 146,453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,433.66/342,883.13 = 146,453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,433.66x = 342,883.13 × 146,453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,433.66x = 50,216,276,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,216,276,020.95/248,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,131.53

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