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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,299.20, 372,448.80 and 148,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,299.20, 372,448.80 and 148,766.40 is: 223,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,299.20 : 372,448.80 = 148,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,299.20/372,448.80 = 148,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,299.20x = 372,448.80 × 148,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,299.20x = 55,407,867,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,407,867,160.32/248,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,149.60

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