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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,304.20, 372,456.30 and 148,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,304.20, 372,456.30 and 148,771.40 is: 223,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,304.20 : 372,456.30 = 148,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,304.20/372,456.30 = 148,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,304.20x = 372,456.30 × 148,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,304.20x = 55,410,845,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410,845,189.82/248,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,157.10

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