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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,615.40, 372,704.40 and 148,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,615.40, 372,704.40 and 148,815.30 is: 223,092.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,615.40 : 372,704.40 = 148,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,615.40/372,704.40 = 148,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,615.40x = 372,704.40 × 148,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,615.40x = 55,464,117,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464,117,097.32/248,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,092.04

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