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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,401.20, 372,601.80 and 148,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,401.20, 372,601.80 and 148,868.40 is: 223,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,401.20 : 372,601.80 = 148,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,401.20/372,601.80 = 148,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,401.20x = 372,601.80 × 148,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,401.20x = 55,468,633,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468,633,803.12/248,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,302.60

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