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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,467.20, 372,700.80 and 148,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,467.20, 372,700.80 and 148,934.40 is: 223,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,467.20 : 372,700.80 = 148,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,467.20/372,700.80 = 148,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,467.20x = 372,700.80 × 148,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,467.20x = 55,507,970,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,507,970,027.52/248,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,401.60

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