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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,192.44, 372,288.69 and 148,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,192.44, 372,288.69 and 148,381.20 is: 222,571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,192.44 : 372,288.69 = 148,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,192.44/372,288.69 = 148,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,192.44x = 372,288.69 × 148,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,192.44x = 55,240,642,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,240,642,568.63/248,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,571.82

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