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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,475.51, 342,781.56 and 146,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,475.51, 342,781.56 and 146,431.26 is: 202,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,475.51 : 342,781.56 = 146,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,475.51/342,781.56 = 146,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,475.51x = 342,781.56 × 146,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,475.51x = 50,193,935,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,193,935,735.57/248,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,007.58

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