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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,049.06, 371,953.22 and 145,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,049.06, 371,953.22 and 145,494.40 is: 218,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,049.06 : 371,953.22 = 145,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,049.06/371,953.22 = 145,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,049.06x = 371,953.22 × 145,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,049.06x = 54,117,109,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117,109,460.22/248,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,171.00

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