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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,629.73, 343,150.19 and 146,680.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,629.73, 343,150.19 and 146,680.15 is: 202,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,629.73 : 343,150.19 = 146,680.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,629.73/343,150.19 = 146,680.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,629.73x = 343,150.19 × 146,680.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,629.73x = 50,333,319,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,333,319,750.45/248,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,442.88

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