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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,609.40, 372,695.40 and 148,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,609.40, 372,695.40 and 148,809.30 is: 223,083.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,609.40 : 372,695.40 = 148,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,609.40/372,695.40 = 148,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,609.40x = 372,695.40 × 148,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,609.40x = 55,460,541,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460,541,587.22/248,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,083.04

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