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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,066.02, 371,630.79 and 146,561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,066.02, 371,630.79 and 146,561.20 is: 219,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,066.02 : 371,630.79 = 146,561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,066.02/371,630.79 = 146,561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,066.02x = 371,630.79 × 146,561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,066.02x = 54,466,653,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,466,653,610.27/248,066.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,565.15

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