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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,941.80, 371,912.70 and 148,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,941.80, 371,912.70 and 148,214.60 is: 222,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,941.80 : 371,912.70 = 148,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,941.80/371,912.70 = 148,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,941.80x = 371,912.70 × 148,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,941.80x = 55,122,892,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122,892,065.42/247,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,321.90

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