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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,717.58, 343,275.03 and 146,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,717.58, 343,275.03 and 146,737.16 is: 202,523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,717.58 : 343,275.03 = 146,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,717.58/343,275.03 = 146,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,717.58x = 343,275.03 × 146,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,717.58x = 50,371,203,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371,203,001.11/248,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,523.69

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