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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,868.10, 343,376.31 and 146,895.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,868.10, 343,376.31 and 146,895.58 is: 202,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,868.10 : 343,376.31 = 146,895.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,868.10/343,376.31 = 146,895.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,868.10x = 343,376.31 × 146,895.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,868.10x = 50,440,462,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,440,462,215.71/248,868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,679.50

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