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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,273.22, 371,939.76 and 146,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,273.22, 371,939.76 and 146,767.36 is: 219,873.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,273.22 : 371,939.76 = 146,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,273.22/371,939.76 = 146,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,273.22x = 371,939.76 × 146,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,273.22x = 54,588,616,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,588,616,654.23/248,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,873.16

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