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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,186.71, 372,280.07 and 148,375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,186.71, 372,280.07 and 148,375.45 is: 222,563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,186.71 : 372,280.07 = 148,375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,186.71/372,280.07 = 148,375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,186.71x = 372,280.07 × 148,375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,186.71x = 55,237,222,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,237,222,912.28/248,186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,563.18

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