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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,728.80, 371,593.20 and 148,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,728.80, 371,593.20 and 148,001.60 is: 222,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,728.80 : 371,593.20 = 148,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,728.80/371,593.20 = 148,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,728.80x = 371,593.20 × 148,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,728.80x = 54,996,388,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,996,388,149.12/247,728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,002.40

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