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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,546, 343,025.88 and 147,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,546, 343,025.88 and 147,944 is: 204,182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,546 : 343,025.88 = 147,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,546/343,025.88 = 147,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,546x = 343,025.88 × 147,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,546x = 50,748,620,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,748,620,790.72/248,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,182.01

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