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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,586.15, 343,032.74 and 146,588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,586.15, 343,032.74 and 146,588.23 is: 202,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,586.15 : 343,032.74 = 146,588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,586.15/343,032.74 = 146,588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,586.15x = 343,032.74 × 146,588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,586.15x = 50,284,563,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284,563,207.23/248,586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,282.24

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