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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,156.20, 372,234.30 and 148,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,156.20, 372,234.30 and 148,623.40 is: 222,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,156.20 : 372,234.30 = 148,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,156.20/372,234.30 = 148,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,156.20x = 372,234.30 × 148,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,156.20x = 55,322,727,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322,727,262.62/248,156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,935.10

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