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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,811.70, 371,756.43 and 148,084.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,811.70, 371,756.43 and 148,084.50 is: 222,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,811.70 : 371,756.43 = 148,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,811.70/371,756.43 = 148,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,811.70x = 371,756.43 × 148,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,811.70x = 55,051,365,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,051,365,058.34/247,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,149.98

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