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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,621.55, 373,257.54 and 147,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,621.55, 373,257.54 and 147,604.02 is: 221,599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,621.55 : 373,257.54 = 147,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,621.55/373,257.54 = 147,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,621.55x = 373,257.54 × 147,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,621.55x = 55,094,313,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094,313,399.31/248,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,599.11

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