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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,612.18, 373,243.48 and 147,594.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,612.18, 373,243.48 and 147,594.65 is: 221,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,612.18 : 373,243.48 = 147,594.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,612.18/373,243.48 = 147,594.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,612.18x = 373,243.48 × 147,594.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,612.18x = 55,088,738,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,088,738,560.18/248,612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,585.04

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