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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,593.77, 343,043.24 and 146,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,593.77, 343,043.24 and 146,595.84 is: 202,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,593.77 : 343,043.24 = 146,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,593.77/343,043.24 = 146,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,593.77x = 343,043.24 × 146,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,593.77x = 50,288,709,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,288,709,904.73/248,593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,292.72

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