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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,033.99, 371,582.75 and 146,529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,033.99, 371,582.75 and 146,529.17 is: 219,517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,033.99 : 371,582.75 = 146,529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,033.99/371,582.75 = 146,529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,033.99x = 371,582.75 × 146,529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,033.99x = 54,447,711,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,711,908.28/248,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,517.14

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