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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,080.62, 371,651.39 and 146,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,080.62, 371,651.39 and 146,575.11 is: 219,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,080.62 : 371,651.39 = 146,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,080.62/371,651.39 = 146,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,080.62x = 371,651.39 × 146,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,080.62x = 54,474,842,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,474,842,638.03/248,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,585.24

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