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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.12, 371,644.64 and 146,570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.12, 371,644.64 and 146,570.61 is: 219,578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.12 : 371,644.64 = 146,570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.12/371,644.64 = 146,570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.12x = 371,644.64 × 146,570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.12x = 54,472,180,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472,180,855.18/248,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,578.49

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