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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,963.20, 371,944.80 and 148,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,963.20, 371,944.80 and 148,430.40 is: 222,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,963.20 : 371,944.80 = 148,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,963.20/371,944.80 = 148,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,963.20x = 371,944.80 × 148,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,963.20x = 55,207,915,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207,915,441.92/247,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,645.60

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