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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,072.69, 371,639.51 and 146,567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,072.69, 371,639.51 and 146,567.18 is: 219,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,072.69 : 371,639.51 = 146,567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,072.69/371,639.51 = 146,567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,072.69x = 371,639.51 × 146,567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,072.69x = 54,470,156,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,470,156,400.00/248,072.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,573.37

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