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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,501.00, 342,884.39 and 146,558.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,501.00, 342,884.39 and 146,558.45 is: 202,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,501.00 : 342,884.39 = 146,558.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,501.00/342,884.39 = 146,558.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,501.00x = 342,884.39 × 146,558.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,501.00x = 50,252,602,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,252,602,280.38/248,501.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,222.94

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