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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,610.68, 373,241.23 and 147,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,610.68, 373,241.23 and 147,593.15 is: 221,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,610.68 : 373,241.23 = 147,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,610.68/373,241.23 = 147,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,610.68x = 373,241.23 × 147,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,610.68x = 55,087,846,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,087,846,979.37/248,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,582.79

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