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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,446.20, 372,669.30 and 148,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,446.20, 372,669.30 and 148,913.40 is: 223,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,446.20 : 372,669.30 = 148,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,446.20/372,669.30 = 148,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,446.20x = 372,669.30 × 148,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,446.20x = 55,495,452,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,495,452,538.62/248,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,370.10

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