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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,733.27, 343,248.96 and 146,758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,733.27, 343,248.96 and 146,758.92 is: 202,525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,733.27 : 343,248.96 = 146,758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,733.27/343,248.96 = 146,758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,733.27x = 343,248.96 × 146,758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,733.27x = 50,374,846,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,374,846,660.72/248,733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,525.57

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