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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,859.17, 343,415.76 and 146,917.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,859.17, 343,415.76 and 146,917.47 is: 202,740.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,859.17 : 343,415.76 = 146,917.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,859.17/343,415.76 = 146,917.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,859.17x = 343,415.76 × 146,917.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,859.17x = 50,453,775,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,453,775,168.27/248,859.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,740.27

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