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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,443.61, 372,184.27 and 148,682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,443.61, 372,184.27 and 148,682.39 is: 222,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,443.61 : 372,184.27 = 148,682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,443.61/372,184.27 = 148,682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,443.61x = 372,184.27 × 148,682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,443.61x = 55,337,244,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,337,244,551.38/248,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,735.64

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