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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,612.40, 372,699.90 and 148,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,612.40, 372,699.90 and 148,812.30 is: 223,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,612.40 : 372,699.90 = 148,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,612.40/372,699.90 = 148,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,612.40x = 372,699.90 × 148,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,612.40x = 55,462,329,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,462,329,328.77/248,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,087.54

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