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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,688.39, 343,242.90 and 146,675.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,688.39, 343,242.90 and 146,675.79 is: 202,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,688.39 : 343,242.90 = 146,675.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,688.39/343,242.90 = 146,675.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,688.39x = 343,242.90 × 146,675.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,688.39x = 50,345,423,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345,423,519.39/248,688.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,443.80

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