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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,816, 343,411.08 and 146,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,816, 343,411.08 and 146,835.20 is: 202,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,816 : 343,411.08 = 146,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,816/343,411.08 = 146,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,816x = 343,411.08 × 146,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,816x = 50,424,834,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,424,834,614.02/248,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,659.13

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