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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,075.37, 371,643.51 and 146,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,075.37, 371,643.51 and 146,569.86 is: 219,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,075.37 : 371,643.51 = 146,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,075.37/371,643.51 = 146,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,075.37x = 371,643.51 × 146,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,075.37x = 54,471,737,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471,737,780.25/248,075.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,577.37

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