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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,442.12, 372,192.48 and 146,936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,442.12, 372,192.48 and 146,936.52 is: 220,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,442.12 : 372,192.48 = 146,936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,442.12/372,192.48 = 146,936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,442.12x = 372,192.48 × 146,936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,442.12x = 54,688,667,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688,667,781.37/248,442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,126.39

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