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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,521.89, 373,344.00 and 147,386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,521.89, 373,344.00 and 147,386.28 is: 221,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,521.89 : 373,344.00 = 147,386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,521.89/373,344.00 = 147,386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,521.89x = 373,344.00 × 147,386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,521.89x = 55,025,783,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,025,783,481.25/248,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,412.22

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