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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,489.48, 342,800.04 and 146,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,489.48, 342,800.04 and 146,445.44 is: 202,026.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,489.48 : 342,800.04 = 146,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,489.48/342,800.04 = 146,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,489.48x = 342,800.04 × 146,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,489.48x = 50,201,502,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201,502,689.82/248,489.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,026.67

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