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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,961.20, 371,941.80 and 148,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,961.20, 371,941.80 and 148,428.40 is: 222,642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,961.20 : 371,941.80 = 148,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,961.20/371,941.80 = 148,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,961.20x = 371,941.80 × 148,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,961.20x = 55,206,726,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,206,726,267.12/247,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,642.60

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