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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,854.02, 371,614.17 and 148,083.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,854.02, 371,614.17 and 148,083.89 is: 222,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,854.02 : 371,614.17 = 148,083.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,854.02/371,614.17 = 148,083.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,854.02x = 371,614.17 × 148,083.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,854.02x = 55,030,071,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,030,071,872.72/247,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,026.14

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