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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,719.86, 343,348.65 and 146,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,719.86, 343,348.65 and 146,710.98 is: 202,529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,719.86 : 343,348.65 = 146,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,719.86/343,348.65 = 146,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,719.86x = 343,348.65 × 146,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,719.86x = 50,373,016,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,373,016,923.18/248,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,529.13

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