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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,522.89, 373,345.50 and 147,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,522.89, 373,345.50 and 147,387.28 is: 221,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,522.89 : 373,345.50 = 147,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,522.89/373,345.50 = 147,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,522.89x = 373,345.50 × 147,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,522.89x = 55,026,377,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,026,377,745.24/248,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,413.72

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