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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,516.17, 342,936 and 146,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,516.17, 342,936 and 146,536.69 is: 202,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,516.17 : 342,936 = 146,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,516.17/342,936 = 146,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,516.17x = 342,936 × 146,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,516.17x = 50,252,706,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,252,706,321.84/248,516.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,211.01

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