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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,081.62, 371,652.88 and 146,576.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,081.62, 371,652.88 and 146,576.11 is: 219,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,081.62 : 371,652.88 = 146,576.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,081.62/371,652.88 = 146,576.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,081.62x = 371,652.88 × 146,576.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,081.62x = 54,475,433,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475,433,420.70/248,081.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,586.74

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