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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,619.30, 373,254.18 and 147,601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,619.30, 373,254.18 and 147,601.77 is: 221,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,619.30 : 373,254.18 = 147,601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,619.30/373,254.18 = 147,601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,619.30x = 373,254.18 × 147,601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,619.30x = 55,092,977,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,092,977,627.90/248,619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,595.74

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