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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,523.39, 373,346.25 and 147,387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,523.39, 373,346.25 and 147,387.78 is: 221,414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,523.39 : 373,346.25 = 147,387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,523.39/373,346.25 = 147,387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,523.39x = 373,346.25 × 147,387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,523.39x = 55,026,674,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,026,674,958.83/248,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,414.47

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