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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,872.92, 343,498.26 and 146,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,872.92, 343,498.26 and 146,860.44 is: 202,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,872.92 : 343,498.26 = 146,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,872.92/343,498.26 = 146,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,872.92x = 343,498.26 × 146,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,872.92x = 50,446,305,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,446,305,602.83/248,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,699.05

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