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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,611.68, 373,242.73 and 147,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,611.68, 373,242.73 and 147,594.15 is: 221,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,611.68 : 373,242.73 = 147,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,611.68/373,242.73 = 147,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,611.68x = 373,242.73 × 147,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,611.68x = 55,088,443,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,088,443,478.03/248,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,584.29

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