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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,001.70, 372,002.55 and 148,468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,001.70, 372,002.55 and 148,468.90 is: 222,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,001.70 : 372,002.55 = 148,468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,001.70/372,002.55 = 148,468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,001.70x = 372,002.55 × 148,468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,001.70x = 55,230,809,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,230,809,395.70/248,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,703.35

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