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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,515.17, 342,934.62 and 146,535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,515.17, 342,934.62 and 146,535.69 is: 202,209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,515.17 : 342,934.62 = 146,535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,515.17/342,934.62 = 146,535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,515.17x = 342,934.62 × 146,535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,515.17x = 50,252,161,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,252,161,903.08/248,515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,209.64

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