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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,605.22, 372,898.51 and 148,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,605.22, 372,898.51 and 148,098.92 is: 222,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,605.22 : 372,898.51 = 148,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,605.22/372,898.51 = 148,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,605.22x = 372,898.51 × 148,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,605.22x = 55,225,864,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225,864,365.87/248,605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,142.82

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