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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,994.11, 343,556.10 and 146,964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,994.11, 343,556.10 and 146,964.86 is: 202,778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994.11 : 343,556.10 = 146,964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994.11/343,556.10 = 146,964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994.11x = 343,556.10 × 146,964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994.11x = 50,490,674,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,490,674,471.39/248,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,778.59

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