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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,640.07, 372,957.35 and 148,828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,640.07, 372,957.35 and 148,828.12 is: 223,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,640.07 : 372,957.35 = 148,828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,640.07/372,957.35 = 148,828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,640.07x = 372,957.35 × 148,828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,640.07x = 55,506,538,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,506,538,631.75/248,640.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,240.52

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