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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,988.09, 343,593.62 and 147,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,988.09, 343,593.62 and 147,046.40 is: 202,918.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,988.09 : 343,593.62 = 147,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,988.09/343,593.62 = 147,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,988.09x = 343,593.62 × 147,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,988.09x = 50,524,204,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,524,204,883.97/248,988.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,918.16

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