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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,637.31, 372,953.23 and 148,825.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,637.31, 372,953.23 and 148,825.37 is: 223,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,637.31 : 372,953.23 = 148,825.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,637.31/372,953.23 = 148,825.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,637.31x = 372,953.23 × 148,825.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,637.31x = 55,504,900,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,900,909.90/248,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,236.41

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