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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,237.70, 372,356.55 and 148,704.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,237.70, 372,356.55 and 148,704.90 is: 223,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,237.70 : 372,356.55 = 148,704.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,237.70/372,356.55 = 148,704.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,237.70x = 372,356.55 × 148,704.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,237.70x = 55,371,243,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,371,243,532.10/248,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,057.35

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