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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,462.15, 372,223.01 and 146,956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,462.15, 372,223.01 and 146,956.19 is: 220,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,462.15 : 372,223.01 = 146,956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,462.15/372,223.01 = 146,956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,462.15x = 372,223.01 × 146,956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,462.15x = 54,700,473,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700,473,886.21/248,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,156.17

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