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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,171.02, 371,317.14 and 147,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,171.02, 371,317.14 and 147,023.37 is: 219,978.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,171.02 : 371,317.14 = 147,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,171.02/371,317.14 = 147,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,171.02x = 371,317.14 × 147,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,171.02x = 54,592,297,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,592,297,261.56/248,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,978.53

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