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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,573.52, 373,185.60 and 147,556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,573.52, 373,185.60 and 147,556.08 is: 221,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,573.52 : 373,185.60 = 147,556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,573.52/373,185.60 = 147,556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,573.52x = 373,185.60 × 147,556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,573.52x = 55,065,804,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,065,804,248.45/248,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,527.23

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