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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.88, 371,647.04 and 146,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.88, 371,647.04 and 146,572.04 is: 219,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.88 : 371,647.04 = 146,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.88/371,647.04 = 146,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.88x = 371,647.04 × 146,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.88x = 54,473,064,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473,064,812.76/248,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,581.38

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