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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,175.63, 371,324.04 and 147,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,175.63, 371,324.04 and 147,027.99 is: 219,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,175.63 : 371,324.04 = 147,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,175.63/371,324.04 = 147,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,175.63x = 371,324.04 × 147,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,175.63x = 54,595,027,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,595,027,239.88/248,175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,985.45

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